Born in Everett, MA, daughter of the late Allen C. and Edith (Perry) Light, she was a high school majorette who also marched with the American Legion band. Marjorie received her associate’s degree as a Stenographic Secretary in 1944 from Burdett College in Boston and worked as a legal secretary supporting Albert through Tufts College. She was a longtime resident of Stoneham, MA. Following retirement in 1989, she and Albert drove their motor home cross-country and wintered in Claremont, Florida. They spent summers in Fairhaven on West Island where all of the family generations loved to gather.
Marjorie was a longtime Girl Scout leader, enjoyed baking and sewing. She was very active in the First Congregational Church in Fairhaven. She and Albert hosted Japanese exchange students and twice travelled to Tosashimizu, Japan with the John Manjiro Friendship Society. Marjorie also enjoyed playing bridge. Master Point certified, she played duplicate bridge competitively and even travelled to Bermuda and Hawaii to compete in tournaments.
In addition to her husband Albert, she is survived by her five children: Leslie Maguire and Linda McCaffrey both of Fairhaven, Alan C. Jones and his wife Robin of Rome, NY, Richard C. Jones and his wife Marlene of Merrimack, NH and Douglas C. Jones of Germany; a daughter -in-law, Paula Jones of Fairhaven, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Allen, Warren and Robert Light.
Marjorie's funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11:00AM in the Fairhaven Congregational Church, 34 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be private in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Arrangements are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home at Fairlawn, 180 Washington Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719. To leave a note of condolence, please visit www.rock-funeralhome.com
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