Marcia Goldman, 80, of Amherst, Massachusetts, died October 29, 2021, at her home, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Marcia was a graduate of Brooklyn College and Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she earned a Master of Education degree.  She taught first and second grade in the New York City public schools.  She worked for two years in the Boston public schools.  She subsequently worked for a year as a Master Teacher at The Smith College Day School.  She left this position to start her family.  When her youngest child was in elementary school, Marcia returned to the teaching profession, first as a substitute teacher and then as a paraprofessional in special education.  She worked at the Fort River Elementary School in Amherst for more than 25 years.

Marcia was a founding member of the Jewish Community of Amherst, where she had been active for many years.  In her younger years she took up pottery and exhibited locally.  Later, she started knitting, and enjoyed making various items, including hats, mittens and blankets for her family and friends.  She also enjoyed reading and taking long walks with friends and family.  She enjoyed travel and family vacations to Cape Cod. 

Marcia was a devoted mother.  She lead by example and taught her children the skills needed to study and learn.  She challenged them to be the best they can and instilled in them her strong work ethic and determination.  She was always there for them, offering her support and guidance.  Marcia also took great joy in helping care for her grandchildren.

Marcia is survived by her loving husband, Sheldon, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.  She is also survived by their three children, Ellen, Jeremy and his wife Valerie, and Sara and her husband Eddie; three grandchildren, Raymond, William and Judah, many nieces, nephews and cousins and their families; and friends.

Marcia will be remembered for her love, kindness, caring and devotion to her family and friends.  She will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure and opportunity to know her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Gertrude, and her beloved sister, Florence.

The funeral took place at the JCA cemetery in Shutesbury, on Monday, November 1^st.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Marcia’s name to one of: Hospice of the Fisher Home (1165 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA  01002); the Jewish Community of Amherst (742 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002); or Brooklyn College Foundation (2900 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11210-2889). Obituary and memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com