Margery Matt, 85, passed away on April 24, 2021, with her daughters by her side. Margery was born to the late John and Josephine Grippo on September 5, 1935 in New London, Connecticut. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Peterson (fiance Ryan) of Ft. Myers and Lori Shephard (husband Walter) of South Dartmouth, MA, brothers John “Sonny” Grippo of Parrotsville, TN, Gregg Grippo of Norwich, sisters Jane Swan of Niantic and Marion Brumaghim, deceased.
Margery worked for the state of Connecticut for over 30 years where she was the Clerk of the Superior Courts in New London. She retired in 1994 and she then moved to Ft. Myers Beach.
Early in her retirement, Margery took up painting, specializing in water colors. She developed into quite the painter and her paintings are still on display in her daughters homes. Margery also loved to cook and she was always preparing meals to share with her friends and neighbors.
She was a wonderful mother who devoted her life to raising her daughters. She pushed them hard to be the best they could be and was very proud of what they have accomplished in their lives. Margery will be sorely missed but she will not be forgotten for the impact that she had on her family and others around her.
Arrangements are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home at Dartmouth, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth. For online tributes, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com
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