MARION HIGHTER MIDDLEBURY-Marion Bacon Highter, 89, a lifelong resident of Middlebury, died Friday, November 1, 2013 at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Middlebury following a period of failing health. Born in Middlebury December 19, 1923, she was the daughter of Carroll and Lucy (Young) Bacon. Marion was a homemaker, a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed helping with mailings of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. In earlier years she was active in Middlebury United Methodist Church and the youth group. Family members include her daughter, Kathy H. Nisun and her husband Harold Satch of Salisbury; two sons, William H. Highter and his wife Barbara of Burlington and Walter B. Highter of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Maurice Highter, David Highter, Heath Nisun, Traey Nisun, Shayne Nisun, Betsy Highter, and Tessa Highter; one great grandchild, Tristin Highter. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 10 AM until 11 AM at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main St., Middlebury. The funeral service will be in the funeral home at 11 AM Tuesday with Rev. Lee Adkins officiating. Burial will follow Foote Street Cemetery, Middlebury. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Greater New England, 75 Talcott Road, Suite 40, Williston, VT 05495.