Marjorie R. Wipfler

Marjorie R Wipfler WAREHAM â€" Marjorie R. (Panton) Wipfler, of West Wareham, died September 29, 2007 at the Island Terrace Nursing home in Lakeville, following a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of 69 years to the late John Francis Wipfler, Sr., who died on March 30, 2006. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on July 16, 1914, she was the second of three children, and the only daughter, born to the late William Leith and Charlotte (Davies) Panton. Marjorie was raised in Mattapan, and was a 1931 graduate of Hyde Park High School. She worked at Dorothy Muriel's Bakery in Mattapan as a clerk for 10 years before accepting a position with the former Supreme Supermarkets as a bookkeeper. The company eventually merged, and became Purity Supreme before her retirement in 1967. An avid swimmer, Marjorie and her husband would spend winters at their home in Largo, FL for more than 30 years, and she swam nearly everyday up until her health started to decline 3 years ago. A member of St. Peter's Church on the Canal in Buzzards Bay, Marjorie was also a member of Calvary Episcopal Church in Largo, FL, where she was a member of the Lamplighters. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting in her free time. She is survived by her son John F. Wipfler, Jr. and his wife Bernice of Plymouth, and her daughter Linda Lee Boisvert of West Wareham, as well as 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Wallace and William Panton. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend her Funeral on Thursday, October 4 at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church on the Canal, 165 Main St., Buzzards Bay. Interment will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the MA National Cemetery, MacArthur Blvd., Bourne. Visiting hours Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home, 26 Adams St., Quincy Center. Donations in Marjorie's memory may be made to St. Peters Church on the Canal, 165 Main St., Buzzards Bay, Ma 02352. Hamel, Wickens & Troupe www.hamelfuneralcare.com