Marcia J. Bigney, 93, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Bigney, with whom she shared 46 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in 2000.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Irving and Anna (Sacknoff) Kuperschmid. She spent her early years in Fall River before making Rhode Island her home many years ago.
After pursuing studies at Fisher College, Marcia went on to become one of the founders of Nursing Placement, Inc., where she played an instrumental role in the company’s development and continued growth.
Above all else, Marcia’s greatest joy and proudest accomplishment was her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she treasured the time spent with her loved ones and took immense pride in each of them. Her family was truly the center of her world, and the love and memories she leaves behind will be cherished for generations to come. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her two children, Audrey Pabian and her husband, Jay, of Boston, and Michael Bigney and his wife, Lisa, of Providence; her sister, Sue Rosenfield; five grandchildren, Keith Pabian and his wife, Casey, Jennifer Wirt and her husband, Jonathan, Lindy Myers and her husband, Chris, Anna Bigney, and Sarah Bigney; and six great-grandchildren, Ryder, Connor, Shoshana, Lilah, Violet, and Beckett. She also leaves behind many devoted, loving nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Melba Meister.
Her funeral service will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 10:00 am at Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island. Burial will follow in Temple Beth-El Cemetery, 4515 North Main Street, Fall River, Massachusetts.
Shiva will be observed at Michael and Lisa's residence in Providence on Monday 10/19 immediately following the burial until 4:00 pm and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Tuesday 10/20 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. For more information please contact the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to, Massachusetts General Hospital, Development Office, David P. Ryan's Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02110.
