William Rhys Marston

William Rhys Marston, 18, of Batavia passed away following a car accident.  Rhys was born May 15, 2003, in Escondido, CA the son of Drew and Ruth (Currie) Marston. He is survived by his parents Ruth and Drew, of Batavia; his brother Charles Marston, his sister Becca Marston; paternal grandmother Martha Labar Laskie, maternal grandmother Avril (nee White) Edwards; he is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Richard R. Marston and his maternal grandfather, Robert Currie.  

Skiing, Biking, Robotics, Music, and Guitar were his major passions in the years he spent with us. He loved his dogs Oreo and Cinna.  He had a quick wit and great sense of humor. As a student, Rhys had plans to move to Montana, spend a season or more skiing and continue his studies. He strummed to his own beat - he was a unique soul and will be deeply missed.  

Please wear your Hawaiian, Tie Died or Grateful Dead shirts for Rhys’ visitation on Friday, April 1, 2022, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 South Batavia Ave. Batavia, IL. A funeral service to celebrate and remember Rhys will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia, IL.  Please share photos (or video/audio) to WeRememberRhys@gmail.com via email or Google Drive.  These will be summarized and shared Friday.

Rhys was very involved with Fox Valley Robotics program in Batavia IL, where Drew has been a robotics coach and volunteer for many years.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to: William Rhys Marston Memorial Fund, Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence (for the benefit of Fox Valley Robotics) Post Office Box 1003 Batavia, IL 60510 Use this link for a direct donation. 

Fly high sweet boy, we love you.