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Marguerite Bumpus Obituary
90, of Carolina, RI died suddenly February 18, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Curtis F. Bumpus, sadly he pre-deceased her on October 28, 2004.
She was born in Orange, MA on December 30, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Axel and Ann (Bloomquist) Johnson.
Marge's varied career saw her as an elementary school teacher, professor at URI, also acting Vice President at URI. While at U.R.I she served on the faculty senate and was the former chair of the board on student conduct. She was also chair of the dept. of education. When she retired from teaching in 1990 she was an interim Vice President of student development. She earned many prestigious awards including URI foundation's teaching excellence award. She earned an Endowed Literacy Scholarship to support a deserving second year masters degree students in literacy in her name. Marge was published author, renowned international speaker, real estate agent and literacy volunteer.
Along the way she found time to raise 5 children she became a licensed pilot, earned her cdl truck drivers' license and a chauffeurs' license, became a state representative of RI district 52.
She leaves a daughter, Brenda LaFazia and her husband Tom, of Wakefield, RI and sons, Barry and his fiancée Tomoe, of Mesa AZ, Brent and his wife Jinky, of Banning CA, and Bruce and his wife Ginger of Putnam, CT. She also has 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She also leaves a sister, Nancy Chiasson of Athol, MA. She was predeceased by a son, Brian, and a grandson, Benjamin.
Services will be held at the S.R. Avery Funeral Home, 3A Bank St. Hope Valley, RI on Saturday February 23, 2019 at 4:00 PM. Calling hours will precede the services from 1-4 PM. Burial will be private at South Cemetery, Orange MA.
The Education Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi, Iota Sigma Chapter, at URI will be very grateful for donations made in memory of Marge. Checks should be made payable to Kappa Delta Pi, Iota Sigma Chapter. The address is Dr. Susan Brand, Iota Sigma Chapter Counselor, 702 Chafee Social Science Building, School of Education, University of Rhode Island, 02881.
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June 1, 2019
I would like to offer my sincere condolences, and please know that God will comfort your family throughout this difficult time (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17).
Jane Benson
March 9, 2019
Marguerite was my dad's cousin (Gordon Swede Benson) and my mom's high school classmate (Helen Petie Peters Benson). She was a lovely person.
March 4, 2019
We are so sorry to hear Marge passed away.
My heart goes out to you.
Neighbor and friend
Carol and Dean Palumbo
February 27, 2019
I am sorry to read of your mother's passing. Please accept my condolences. I hope the passage at James 1:13 will be a comfort to you.
Maureen
Art Loveley
February 24, 2019
I have known Marguerite johnson for 84 years. We were first grade classmates in orange central school in Massachusetts and all the way through high school. She was a gem, extremely well liked, alot of fun. She was a very good person. I know the good lord will take very good care of her. I would like to extend my sincere condolences on behalf of the orange high school class of 1946. Art loveley, III. Nyc
Ellie Dunn
February 23, 2019
Dr. Bumpus was a professor at U.R.I. when I was a student there in the early 1980s. I was lucky to have her for a few classes as I was an elementary education major. She was an inspiration as a teacher. I loved her sense of humor and the way she really cared for all of her students. My sincere condolences.
Alan wright
February 23, 2019
Sorry for loss Alan and Donna Wright. Charlestown,R. I.
Janet (Janny) Bowden
February 23, 2019
To Margie's family and friends, I express my sympathy for your loss of such a special person. I know her absence will leave such a void, but I also know that your special moments and memories will strengthen you.
I have known and loved Margie my whole life! She was my mom' s first cousin, but in terms of age she was midway between my mom and myself. Some of my earliest memories include Margie. I have thought about what one characteristic most represents her in my mind, but I cannot choose among her wonderful humor, often aimed at herself, her intellectual brilliance, the courage and accomplishments of a lifetime, and her love of family. These are all part of who she was.
I will miss her spontaneous texts and our phone conversations, her empathy as I found my way in life after the death of my husband, her uncanny way of reaching out to me just when I needed her support and love most. I loved her dearly and I know how much she loved all of her family members! She will be in my heart until we meet again.
February 22, 2019
May the God of all comfort grant you peace at this difficult time.
Dick Purnell
February 22, 2019
Condolences for the passing of a dear, dear colleague and friend, whose smile, wit, and charm always lit up every milieu she was in.
Fran Sammons
February 21, 2019
Dr. Bumpus was my professor in the URI Reading Teacher masters program back in the early 1970's. What an outstanding teacher, mentor, and person!
February 21, 2019
We have known Marge for 50 years. She was a great friend and extremely helpful with our daughter. We will miss her deeply.
Warren, Mary & Diana Drake
Gerald Timothy Doran
February 21, 2019
To the family of Dr. Bumpus,
I am extremely sorry for your loss. Marge was a professor of mine, and I recall her as an exceptionally nice and genuinely caring person. She made me want to do my best academically, at all times. I shall always remember her fondly, and I will keep her in my prayers. Again, my deepest condolences to all of you.
Sincerely,
Jerry Doran
Susan Chiasson Bruinsma
February 21, 2019
To my cousins, I am so sorry. There truly are no words. Please know we mourn deeply with you.
Recently my mom and I got to visit with Aunt Marguerite for an early birthday celebration. We brought gifts (and she had gifts for us as well!), a balloon and a birthday pie. We ate, we laughed and we shared in some sass at the restaurant where she and Uncle Curt would eat fish and chips every Friday night.
I adored this woman.
About a week or so ago, she sent me a gift thanking me for visiting with my mom and for the early birthday celebration we enjoyed. She sent me pajamas covered in fancy lady stuff like perfume bottles, lipstick, mascara, bobby pins, jewelry, and of course, high heeled shoes! The card read "the pictures on these pj's may make you think of me" and she signed it "your ditzy Aunt M". Silly? Yes. Sassy? Oh definitely yes. Fresh? A tad! But ditzy? Nah.
I will miss the fun she brought to my mom. Sisters...
I will miss Aunt Marguerite, a lot. And you bet I will be thinking of her every time I put on those fancy flannel pajamas!
Suzie xoxoxo
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