Marcia J. (Whalen) Miller peacefully entered eternal rest on September 13, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  After a courageous battle at Massachusetts General Hospital, Marcia succumbed to her illness.  She was 82 years old.

Marcia embodied the true spirit of a Libra.  She was always putting others before herself and wishing for peace among all, especially her friends and family.  She was a devout member of the First Congregational Church of Chelsea, MA and enjoyed attending Sunday coffee hour there with many of her friends.

Marcia was born and raised in Melrose, MA and later moved to Chelsea during her young adulthood.  She lived out her final days in the Chelsea/Everett area and was an active member of the community.  Marcia had an established career as a homemaker where she deeply cared for her patients and loved getting to know them.  She was a warm and maternal woman and absolutely adored children.  Marcia volunteered at the George Keverian elementary school for many years and generously took her grandchildren on countless trips into Boston; she especially loved spending time on the swan boats and shopping at Quincy Market.  Additionally, Marcia was a gifted writer and poet which were attributed to her compassionate nature.  She loved writing for her friends and family and took great care in thoughtfully selecting cards on every occasion.

Having never had a drivers license, Marcia walked everywhere she went and got around using public transportation.  This gave her the opportunity to connect with all different types of people which brought her great joy.  Most of all, Marcia cherished spending time with her family, particularly with her husband Donald Miller who she was predeceased by.  They spent 35 loyal years together traveling and making memories.

Family meant everything to Marcia, most importantly her daughter Sandra LaPointe, whom she is survived by, along with her husband Edward of Sandown, NH, sister Barbara Gould and her husband Howard of Old Lyme, CT, sister Linda McGrail and her husband Phil of Reading, granddaughters Danielle LaPointe of Cambridge, Andrea Waldron and her husband Chris of Boscawen, NH, Nicole Dizer and her husband Shane of Sandown, NH, two great-grandchildren; whom she cherished, Autumn and Collin Dizer, as well as many nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea, on Monday, September 20 ^th from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M.  Marica's funeral services will follow in the Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. All services will conclude at the end of the prayer service. Interment will be private.

DONATIONS:  To carry on her legacy please consider making a donation in Marcia's name to the First Congregational Church, 26 County Rd., Chelsea, MA 02150.

In order to protect the health of the family and funeral home staff, it is recommended that all visitors wear facial coverings while in the funeral home.