Marion Innes DePecol

Marion Innes DePecol, 100, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. She was a
lifelong resident of Thomaston and more recently lived at KindCare in Bristol. She was
predeceased by her husband, Bruno DePecol (2012) and her daughter, Martha DePecol
(2002).

Marion was born September 20, 1925, in Thomaston to Allan and Agda (Sandell) Innes. She
attended local schools and graduated from Thomaston High School in 1943. That year,
Marion also had the honor of being Miss Columbia at the Memorial Day parade ceremony.
After completing her education in Boston at Katherine Gibbs, she returned home and
worked as a secretary for New Departure in Bristol.

Marion married Bruno on January 30, 1951. They lived and raised their four children in
Thomaston. In retirement they spent much of their time traveling with friends and wintering
in Florida.

Marion was deeply committed to volunteer service and her community. She was an active
Girl Scout for decades, including roles in leadership and fundraising and involved in the
Thomaston Historical Society and the American Cancer Society Bloodmobile Chapter. She
made a lasting impact on the Thomaston library, serving on the Board of Directors,
organizing a major fundraising campaign for the new library, and founding the Bargain Shop
to support library programs. She was a longtime member of the First Congregational
Church, serving on the stewardship and finance committees. Active in the Thomaston
Women’s Club, she was instrumental in forming their Breast Cancer Committee and later
serving as President, and as chairperson in the CT State Federation of Women’s Clubs for
four years. She was bestowed the honor of the Thomaston Rotary Citizen of the Year Paul
Harris Award for all her volunteerism and civic contributions.

Marion is survived by her three children, Nancy DePecol of Litchfield, Mark DePecol and his
wife Cynthia of Roxbury, and Christine Morel and her husband David of Cape Coral, Florida.
She leaves behind five grandchildren, Douglas ‘Steeley’ DePecol (Nancy), Cassandra and Jason DePecol (Mark), and Dayna Swols and JeƯrey Morel (Christine), and four great-
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Elaine Innes Buckley and Helen Innes Titus.

In lieu of a memorial service and keeping with her wishes, there will be a private burial at
Hilltop Cemetery in the Spring. To honor her memory, donations may be made to Friends of
the Thomaston Library, 248 Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787.
To send an online condolence or share a memory, please visit
www.luddyandpetersonfh.com