Marie E. Boston, age 96 of Fremont, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the Mercy General Health Partners in Muskegon. Marie was born on July 18, 1912 in Mooreland Township to Charles and Irene (Jibson) Larsen and graduated from Ravenna High School and later from Muskegon Business School. Marie married Carol Ferguson who preceded her in death. She later married Floyd Boston on August 3, 1963 and he preceded her in death on March 31, 2000. Marie had been a key punch operator at Gerber Products Company for 24 years until her retirement. Marie was a member of the Fremont United Methodist Church and volunteered many hours at NCCS where she knitted over 1000 hats. She was a member of the Business & Professional Womens Group, enjoyed quilting, gardening, feeding the birds and squirrels and treasured spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children, Doris (Joe) Wolters of Twin Lake; James (Lois) Ferguson of Grand Haven; Edward (Susan) Ferguson of Wilmington, North Carolina; step children, Yvonne Boston of Cary, North Carolina; Ronald (Eve) Boston of Muskegon; George (Sherrin Krueger) Boston of Muskegon; 20 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; extended family, Carol & Gayle and their families. Preceded in death by her sister, Eva Boston.

VISITATION : Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 4-6 pm at Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel and Sunday, May 31, 2009 from 2-3 at the church. FUNERAL SERVICES : Sunday at 3pm at the Fremont United Methodist Church. INTERMENT : Ravenna Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Newaygo County Community Services Coats for Kids or Fremont Area Community Foundation for the Fremont United Methodist Church Endowment Fund for memorial contributions in memory of Marie. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory with the Boston Family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel.