Marjorie was born in Cortland, NY on September 28, 1931 the daughter of William and Bernice (Phenes) Beckwith. She grew up in the Sherburne area and was a 1950 graduate of the Sherburne High School. On May 12, 1951 in Plymouth she married Roger Bliss who passed away July 3, 2018. Marjorie and her husband made their home in No. Norwich for over 30 years. Together they operated their farm in German Hollow for many years. Over the years they took in many foster children and gave them a good home and upbringing. Throughout her life Marjorie had been a member of the Plymouth United Methodist Church, the No. Norwich United Methodist Church, the Sherburne United Methodist Church as well as the New Berlin United Methodist Church. She was also a longtime member of the Sherburne Grange. Over the years Marjorie had made countless wedding cakes which was a specialty of hers.
It goes without saying that Marjorie enjoyed a good conversation and would give anyone the shirt off her back.
Marjorie is survived by her daughter Charlotte (Jon) Thomsen of So. New Berlin, grandchildren Devon (Emily) Thomsen, Courtney (Magee) Sarpriacone and great grandchildren Dylan Thomsen, Sierra Gregory, Blake, Ayna and Gabriella Sarpriacone. Also surviving are her siblings Eleanor Ruston of Syracuse, Marion Gerst of Greene, Ella Mae Cox of Norwich and Willie (Robin) Beckwith of VA. She is also survived by her nephew Ed (Pam) Bliss of Colorado who they enjoyed visiting along with several other nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband Roger, Marjorie was predeceased by her son Charles Moon, great granddaughter Savannah Thomsen, sisters Beverly, Harriett and Gloria and brothers Gordon, Leonard, Donald and Raymond.
A graveside service for Marjorie will be held in the spring of 2021 from the North Norwich Cemetery at the family convenience. There will be no calling hours.
Marjorie’s family would like to especially thank the staff at Chase Memorial Nursing Home for the care given to Marjorie over the past several years.
Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home
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