Marcia Ruth Nichols Stone

Marcia Ruth Nichols Stone, 75, of Madison, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025.

Born on November 8, 1949, in Middletown, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Nilson) Nichols. Marcia was raised in Madison and graduated from Daniel Hand High School in 1967. She went on to earn her degree from Becker College in 1969.

Marcia dedicated 25 years of her professional life as the Financial Administrator for the First Congregational Church of Madison, a place that was truly her spiritual and community home. Her life was one of devotion — to her family, her community, and her faith.

A committed volunteer, Marcia gave generously of her time and talents. She served on PTO boards at Island Avenue, Jeffrey, and Academy Street Schools, and took on leadership roles as secretary, treasurer, and president of the former Madison Civic Women. She was president and, most recently, treasurer of the Charlotte Evarts Memorial Archives, as well as a charter member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Her deepest commitment, however, was to the First Congregational Church of Madison. Over the years, she was a church school teacher and church historian, and served faithfully on the Church Council, Christian Education Committee, Adult Ministry, and Women’s League Board. She also held roles as Assistant Treasurer, Treasurer, Chair of the Church School Committee, and Chair of the 2007 300th Anniversary Committee.

Marcia will be remembered for her love of chocolate, her creativity with knitting, sewing, quilting and drawing house plans, and her passion for family genealogy.

She is survived by her loving husband, Walter E. Stone III; her daughters, Sarah (Tony) Lugo of New Haven and Rebecca Stone of Madison; her cherished granddaughter, Ryan; and her brother, Kenneth (Martha) Nichols of Middletown. She was predeceased by her brothers Donald and Paul Nichols.

Calling hours will be held at Swan Funeral Home in Madison on Friday, September 5, from 4–7 p.m. Funeral services will follow on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Madison, with burial immediately after at West Cemetery.