Marion Davis Queler

WORCESTER - Marion (Cohen) Davis Queler, age 97, died on Dec. 21st at Dodge Park Residential Care in Worcester.

She was married three times. Her first husband, Leonard Davis, died in 1977. Her second husband, Jack Queler, died in 2000. Her third husband, Dr. Daniel Kaplan, died in 2005. She leaves three sons, Jeffrey, husband of Karen Robert, of Putnam, CT, Philip, husband of Donna Davis, of Westborough, MA, and Andrew, husband of Tansy Walker of Hopkinton, MA., daughter-in-law Susan Davis of Paxton, MA and four grandchildren, Natalie Bauer, Jonathan Davis, Joshua Davis, and Matthew Davis. She was predeceased by her only brother Joseph Cohen in 2010.

She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Henry and Tillie Cohen, where she lived most of her life. She was a graduate of the former Commerce High School in Worcester.

With her first husband, Leonard Davis, she founded Davis Advertising in 1948, which is still operated by her son Andrew. She was a radio personality on WTAG using the name Sheila Dix during the 1950s and 1960s, representing a variety of accounts of the advertising agency.

She was a lifelong member of Congregation Beth Israel in Worcester and its Sisterhood, Worcester Chapter of Hadassah, ORT and National Council of Jewish Women.

Above all else she enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and playing cards with her friends.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23RD AT 11 AM AT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL, 15 JAMESBURY DRIVE, WORCESTER UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF MLES FUNERAL HOME OF HOLDEN.

Following services, burial will be in B'nai B’rith Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to either Congregation Beth Israel, 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, MA 01609 or the charity of the donor's choice.

A memorial observance reception will be held following the internment service from 2 to 4 pm at Highland House Community Room, 5 Suburban Road, Worcester.