Marion A. (Butler) Dudley, 91, of Salem, NH, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Salem, NH on November 5, 1927, a daughter of the late Howard and Agnes (Folley) Butler, and was raised and educated in Salem.

Having shared 61 years of marriage with her late husband, Albert E. Dudley, they resided in So. Lawrence, MA before moving to Salem, NH in 2006.

She was a devoted mother and homemaker, whose greatest joy was spending time with family and celebrating holidays and special occasions with them. She enjoyed politics, playing Scrabble and crossword puzzles.

A parishioner of New England Bible Church in Andover, MA, she was a member of the Sonshiners.

Beloved family members who survive her are daughters, Joyce and husband Robert Hilgendorf of Methuen, MA, Lynne Michaud and partner Douglas Butler of Farmington, NH, sons, Jeffrey and wife Kathleen Dudley, Thomas Dudley, Kenneth and wife Christine, all of Salem, NH, Daniel and wife Jeanne of Deltona, FL, John and wife Kelly of Londonderry, NH, 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren.

She is also survived by one sister, Florence Riberio of DeBary, FL.

Private family services, followed by cremation were held at Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St. Salem, NH.

Contributions in memory of Marion, may be made to: Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St, Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843