Marion Hilda (Smith) Aguilar
1938 – 2025
Marion Hilda (Smith) Aguilar, age 86, of Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 28th, 2025.
Born in 1938 in Hamilton Plantation, Maine, Marion was the daughter of Edward and Winifred Smith. Shortly after her birth, the family settled in Rumford, Maine, where she grew up with her six brothers and sisters.
Though a self-described shy teenager, Marion’s determination and independent spirit led her to Boston, where she worked as a professional hairdresser. There she met her husband, César Aguilar, and they had two children, Kerry and Carlos.
Marion lived in Charleston, South Carolina, and Annapolis, Maryland, before returning to New England in 1969, and settling in Nashua, New Hampshire.
In Nashua, Marion fostered a rich community of lifelong friendships. For 40 years, Marion worked at Cherry, Webb and Torraine at the Nashua Mall, where she was known for her kindness, keen sense of style and sharp eye for fashion.
Marion shared a lifelong bond with dear friend Claire Desmarais and family, and a cherished 65-year friendship with the late June Repucci. Through work, she forged a deep friendship with Christine Camillieri and family, and after moving to Hayden Green, she became fast friends with Chris Hallock.
Marion was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Her home was always beautifully decorated, a reflection of her creativity and passion for aesthetics. Her infectious smile and dazzling crystal blue eyes left lasting impressions on all who met her.
Marion is predeceased by her ex-husband, César Aguilar; her brothers Michael Smith and Gregory Smith; her sisters Anne (Smith) Goulet and Roberta (Smith) Ingraham; and her dear friend June Repucci.
Marion is survived by her daughter, Kerry Aguilar of Brooklyn, NY; her son, Carlos Aguilar and his partner, Carrie Hanscom of Nashua, NH; as well as her treasured grandchildren, Briana Aguilar-Austin, Naomi (Aguilar) O’Flaherty and husband Bret O’Flaherty, and Quinton Aguilar. She also leaves behind her beloved siblings Allan and wife Janice Smith, Phillip and wife Jane Smith; sister-in-law Gail Smith; and brothers-in-law Raymond Goulet and Clint Ingraham; as well as 14 nieces and nephews. Marion was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.
Marion was a farm girl from Rumford, Maine with big dreams and a sparkle in her eye.
Services will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at 11am at the Immaculate Conception Church, 216 E Dunstable Road, Nashua, NH 03062. Bereavement luncheon to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Marion’s memory.