Mary Lyon Foundation founding board member honored for three decades of service Left to right: Mary Lyon Foundation Executive Director Kristen Tillona-Baker, Shelburne resident Marion Taylor and board of trustees member Laurie Benoit pose for a photo at a gathering earlier this month for Taylor, who is retiring after 30 years as a founding board member. Contributed Photo Published: 6/29/2021 5:34:20 PM After 30 years of service to the Mary Lyon Foundation, one of its founding board members is stepping down. The Mary Lyon Foundation — a nonprofit that supports education in Ashfield, Buckland, Charlemont, Colrain, Hawley, Heath, Plainfield, Rowe and Shelburne — recently honored Shelburne resident Marion Taylor with a gathering at Mohawk Trail Regional School.