MARJORIE BARONDES Obituary


MARJORIE VAUGHAN BARONDES  
On Sunday, April 18, 2021, Marjorie Vaughan Barondes passed away at age 90, at The Fairfax at Fort Belvoir. She was born on October 16, 1930, to Gordon and Margaret Vaughan, in Evanston, IL. She grew up in La Porte, IN. She was a violin student and race-winning Lightning sailor. She graduated from La Porte High School, and attended DePauw University before transferring to the University of Michigan School of Education. She was First Chair, Second Violins in the University orchestra and active in the Sailing Club where she met her husband-to-be, Arthur de Rohan Barondes. He was a Class of 1948 West Point Air Force lieutenant and Graduate Student in Aeronautical Engineering. In 1952, she graduated with a BA in Education and a Teaching Certificate, and married Arthur. Marjorie was a great mother, educator, and volunteer. She had four children: Debra, Vicki, Lori, and Mark; eight grandchildren; and, two greatgrandchildren. As an educator, she started teaching in 1952, in Venice, CA. She continued her education at the University of Alabama in the 1960s. and was invited to join their Ph.D. program. She had a Virginia Teachers License and taught in Fairfax County for many years. Two grandchildren followed her as educators: one, a Ph.D. in Analytic Chemistry, is a professor at Wayne State University; another has a Master of Science degree in Special Education and teaches in Fairfax County. As a volunteer, Marjorie contributed 2,779 hours to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association mostly assisting "Martha Washington" in period dress. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout troop leader. She played violin in the Mount Vernon Chamber Orchestra, and served on the Vestry of St. Aidan's Episcopal Church.Arrangements are in progress for Marjorie to be interred at Arlington National Cemetery, in July.Additional information may be found at www.demainefuneralhomes.com

Published by The Washington Post on May 2, 2021.
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Mrs. Barondes was my Girl Scout leader. Her daughter Debra was in my troop. Mrs. Barondes was the kind of mother everyone should have - supportive, encouraged her children to develop their talents, never missed a rehearsal, concert, or athletic meet. I consider myself fortunate to have known her. I am sending love and prayers to the Barondes family. May her memory live on.

Karin Lindgren

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May 21, 2021

Mrs. Barondes was one of the best mom’s I knew! She was always encouraging with our challenges and endeavors growing up. I attended school with Vicki, and don’t ever recall her mom missing a rehearsal with us. She was always so energetic, and fun to be around. My prayers for your family. I know you will be greatly missed.

Pam (Morgus) Lister

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May 21, 2021

To Vicki and your siblings - So sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing - what a terrific photo in The Washington Post!! She was so accomplished in a variety of ways. You all must have many memories to share and cherish....I certainly hope that helps you all get through a terrible time in a very tough year.
Vicki - I grew up near you except on Cavendish Drive and we played indoors, outdoors and definitely attended Brownies and Girl Scouts. I remember seeing The Jungle Book with you and also recall that your parents had a party to celebrate paying off their mortgage. (My folks bought a farm in Loudoun County so I didn’t attend Fort Hunt HS.)
Take care of yourselves!

LeeAnn Daniels Jackson

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May 3, 2021

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