Marcia Tymeson, 85, of Walton passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at St John's Nursing Home in Rochester, NY, following a long illness.

Marcia was born on February 26, 1931 in the town of Walton, NY; the daughter of the late Alvin and Martha (Hoyt) Hodge. On January 2, 1954 she married Bernard Tymeson.

Marcia was a Registered Nurse and worked in hospitals in Binghamton and Walton. After purchasing the family dairy farm from her parents, Marcia and Bernard worked together to make many improvements over the years.

Marcia enjoyed family and neighborhood get-togethers and hosted many impromptu gatherings. She also had many interests including gardening, snowmobiling, water skiing, golfing, walking and traveling. She took many trips with both family and friends.

Marcia is survived by her loving family, her children, Terry (Keith) Swank of Naples, NY; Lynda Tymeson of Schenectady, NY, Gary (Joanne) Tymeson of Walton, NY; Jo Ann (JP) Tymeson of Sutton, WV; sisters,: Alta Ward of Livingston Manor, NY, Joyce (William) Teehan of Walton, NY; Shirley Hodge of White Lake, NY, brother, Bruce (Marian) Hodge of Walton, NY; her grand children, Kathryn Swank and William Tymeson and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Bernard in 1989 and her sister, Eleanor Walley. The family would like to thank Kathy Teehan for all the help.

A memorial service will be held in the spring. Any donations can be made in Marcia's name to Life Time Care 3111 South Winton Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 or to the Alzheimer's Association Northeastern New York Chapter 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405 Albany, NY 12205. Arrangements are with Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.