Charlemont, MA – Marjorie A. (Bellor) Porrovecchio passed away at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by family on July 19, 2026, at the age of 88.
She was the daughter of Philip Bellor and Sadie (Galvin) Bellor. She was one of six siblings; Marion (Bellor) Lagerberg, Richard Bellor, Robert Bellor, Marilyn “Lynn” (Bellor) Kelsey and Margaret “Peggy” (Bellor) Compehos.
Marge was born in Heath, MA. Growing up she lived in Heath and Colrain. She graduated from Arms Academy High School. During her years there, she was a twirler and all through high school she worked at Scott’s Garage as a soda jerk. After high school, Marge worked at Kendall Mills in the office and at Mohawk Trail Regional High School as audio-visual aide.
Marge had a sense of adventure and a love for the outdoors. Whether it be horseback riding with her friend Joan, taking the Cub Scouts hiking or swimming, loading up the family to go on vacation, skiing, snowmobiling, or a day on the lake, she was there and ready to go. Many times, this involved her driving her beloved Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible. Her home was always open for people to stop by. She was a wonderful cook and there was always room for one more at the table. When not adventuring, Marge was a seamstress, knitter, a collector of teddy bears, an avid reader and master of jigsaw puzzles.
Marge loved her alma mater, Arms Academy. She was active in the Alumni Association serving in various officer positions and an organizer of the 5-year all-class reunions. She was honored to serve as grand marshal of the most recent one. She also served and held officer positions on the Carl Nilman Scholarship committee, Charlemont Finance committee, Council on Aging and many other organizations.
On April 11, 1958, Marge married Lewis Porrovecchio (deceased) her husband of 68 years and made their home in Charlemont, MA. Lew and Marge had four children; Charlotte Ann Porrovecchio (predeceased Marge), Wayde Porrovecchio, Karla O’Byrne, and Scott Porrovecchio. Family was everything to her. She was happiest when all her family were around her. Because she was such a loving and warm person, everyone around her found comfort in her presence and she became a “mom” to many more.
Marge is survived by her children; Wayde and his husband Cornell Marshburn, Karla O’Byrne and her husband Paul, and Scott and his wife Dianne, her grandchildren Noah Porrovecchio, David O’Byrne, Kadie O’Byrne and Austin Porrovecchio all of whom were her whole world. She is also survived by her sisters Marion, Lynn, and Peggy and multiple generations of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours will be Monday, July 27 from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home, 40 Church St., Shelburne Falls.
The funeral service will be Tuesday, July 28 at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Leavitt Cemetery in Charlemont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Mary Lyon Foundation in memory of Marjorie Porrovecchio for the Arms Academy Scholarship and mailed to the Mary Lyon Foundation, PO Box 184, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 or online at marylyonfoundation.org
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