Marcia N. (Nigro) Dresser, a longtime resident of Reading, formerly of Connecticut, died on September 26, 2015 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading. She was 64 years of age. Marcia was born in Medford, Massachusetts on October 15, 1950 the daughter of the late Theodore M. and Barbara (Higginson) Nigro.

Marcia was a graduate of Reading Memorial High School class of 1968. She graduated from Stonehill College with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and English and Boston College with a Master's Degree in Education. She spent her entire career working and educating the visually impaired. She began her career working for the Veteran's Administration and then with the Children's Services in Connecticut. She returned to Massachusetts and worked for the S.E.E.M. Collaborative retiring in 2012.

A very active lady, Marcia was active in her church, The Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading, where she sang in the church choir. She also sang with the Reading Community Singers, was a member of the Democratic Town Committee, President of the Bay State Council of the Blind and a member of the American Council of the Blind. Her hobbies included broadcasting and the space program.

Marcia was the beloved wife of Stephen A. Dresser. Cherished sister of Theodore M. Nigro, Jr. of Haverhill and his partner Stephanie Jackson of Gloucester, and the late Nancy Nigro.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 2 at 11:00am at the Unitarian Universalist Church 239 Woburn St. in Reading. Burial is private. Visiting hours will be held at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading on Thursday, October 1, from 5-8pm.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Marcia's memory to the Bay State Council of the Blind 57 Grandview Ave. Watertown MA 02472.