Dr. Marjorie Rekant

Marjorie Rekant Obituary

REKANT, Dr. Marjorie Age 61. Passed away at her home in Cambridge on November 11 surrounded by her family and close friends. Diagnosed with a rare cancer of unknown primary origin in April 2006 Dr. Rekant continued to live her life fully and with great passion. Despite rigorous and aggressive treatments she practiced psychotherapy as she had for the last 35 years, socialized and traveled with family and friends, and participated in community afffairs. Margie especially enjoyed classical music. She and her husband Ron had subscriptions to the BSO and H&H. She was a voracious reader, and avid gardener and dog lover, particularly of the family retriever, Maddie. She will long be remembered as a supportive, devoted, empathic and enthusiastic mother, a loving wife, a cherished friend and a talented and highly esteemed therapist, teacher and colleague. Marjorie is survived by her husband Ron Nelson, daughters Rachel Nelson and Arielle Nelson, son-in-law David Sechovicz, brother and sister-in-law Dr. Stanley Rekant and Barbara Rekant,many nephews, nieces, cousins and beloved friends. A funeral for family and friends will be held at Story Chapel, Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge on Sunday, November 16 at 12 noon. A memorial service for Dr. Rekant will be announced at a future date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made in memory of Dr. Marjorie Rekant to the Mt. Auburn Hospital Oncology Unity, 330 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, MA 02138 or to the VNA Hospice Care, in c/o the Development Manager, 100 Sylvan Rd G-500, Woburn, MA 01801

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 13 to Nov. 15, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Marjorie Rekant

8 Entries

Kay Anderson

November 11, 2009

Hard to believe it's been a year already. I was in the Berkshires last year when I received the news of Dr Rekant's passing. I just returned from Lee today. Knowing of her love of that area I thought of her often this past week as I have throughout the year. She is still sorely missed.

AKL

February 3, 2009

I found out just last night that Dr. Rekant had passed, and I wanted to let her family and friends know how much this patient---and I'm sure many, many others---appreciated her help and respected her. Her love for her family, her humor, intelligence, and love of books, gardening, and traveling were all readily apparent. I respected her as a therapist but also admire how she lived. I am better for having spent time with her. My thoughts are with her family and friends.

Jeffrey Fortgang

January 30, 2009

I had heard that Marjorie was ill, and somehow I just thought of doing a search on her name now in January, and was saddened to see that the first entry was her obituary. She was my therapist, only a couple of years older than I, during my psychology fellowship around the late 1970's or early 1980's, and helped me get through a difficult time of transition. I was young and self-conscious in the therapy; only when I happened to run into her about 15 years ago did I fully realize what a warm, effervescent person she was. I frequently remember with a smile the time that, on my way into her office, I crossed paths with her daughter who was then maybe 5, and who asked me, "Are you my mother's patient?"

My sympathy to her family.

j s

December 2, 2008

I was going to refer Marjorie's number to my friend and I saw this. I am terribly saddened by this and I send you a prayer and all my love.

a patient of Marjorie

Cynthia Maltbie

November 16, 2008

What I remember most about Margie was how intensely interested she was in people and in the world, and how generously she extended her sympathy and support to others, even as she was struggling with her illness. We will sorely miss her spirited presence in our neighborhood.

Kay Anderson

November 15, 2008

I was introduce to Dr. Rekant 20+ years ago. I can't find words at the moment other than my life is a little emptier with her passing. She had one of the best laughs ever and I will miss it. My condolences to her family and all who knew her.

Nancy Schlacter

November 14, 2008

I came to know Marjorie through her involvement with the Fresh Pond Advisory Board and am so sorry to hear of her passing. She is a sweet soul and will be sadly missed. My condolences to her family and friends.

Gerry Donnellan

November 13, 2008

It is such a geat loss to us who have known Marjorie professionally and personally.
What a wonderful, gracious woman with a quick wit and easy smile.

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