KINGSTON, NH: Marsha K. Hale, 58, died October 5th at The Oxford in Haverhill surrounded by her family and friends.

Born in Haverhill January 11, 1950, Marsha was the daughter of the late Murray E. and Shirley (West) Hale.

Marsha grew up in Atkinson and graduated from Timberlane Regional High School class of 1968. She worked for Broadway Electric in Lawrence for many years until her health precluded her continued employment. During her stay at The Oxford Marsha was a tremendous inspiration to both the residents and staff as reflected in the statement "Marsha was a wonderful woman with a heart larger than herself." Marsha found great peace and contentment reading, and enjoying family campfires at the home at Country Pond.

She is survived by her aunt Barbara Serrin and her husband James of Minneapolis, MN and numerous cousins. Marsha was the longtime companion of the late Robert McCreedy.

Arrangements by Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main Street, Haverhill will be private. Service information will be announced at a later date. Donations in her name may be made to The Oxford, 689 Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01830, or Beacon Hospice, 350 Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01830.

Online condolences may be sent to www.dcsfuneralhome.com