Marlborough – Cecile “Ceil” (Naze) Sharon, 70, of Marlborough, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.
Ceil was born Nov. 22, 1942 in Marlborough. She graduated from St. Anne's Academy and continued on to Russian language studies at Emmanuel College, Boston.
Prior to opening her own business, Ceil studied with the late Anna Walker and became the manager of Walker's studio for five years. She studied with the Boston Ballet and with numerous teachers in New England and New York City. She had been the choreographer of several community theater musicals in Marlborough, Hudson, Clinton, Southborough, Sudbury, Shrewsbury, and Westborough, to name a few. She always worked with the Marlborough High School Show Choir and Drama Department and the Marlborough Rotary Club
Ceil closed the doors to Ceil Sharon School of Dance in June 2012, after a fabulous 40th anniversary celebration. To read more about Ceil's career, click here.
Ceil is survived by her husband, Paul Sharon Sr., of Marlborough; her sons, Paul Sharon Jr. and his wife Barbara of Grafton and John Sharon and his wife Victoria of Tolland, CT; her daughter, Dianne Marcotte and her husband Louis of Marlborough; three granddaughters; her best friend, Amy Loveless of Marlborough; and five nephews and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Lillian (Lacouture) Naze, and her brothers, Paul Naze and his wife Theresa and George Naze and his wife Maureen.
Visiting hours will be held Thursday, May 16, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Slattery Funeral Home, 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough.
