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MARJORIE ABRAMS Obituary
Marjorie Dale Abrams passed away at home on January 16, 2018. Marjorie was born in Chicago, IL to Audrey and Allen Abrams. She had one older brother, Kenneth. All predeceased her. She attended elementary school in Chicago before the family moved to Miami, FL where she graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School. Ms. Abrams next attended the University of Florida graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at the university she was active in student activities including President of her sorority, Alpha Phi Omega, and President of Mortar Board, National Honor Society. Shortly after college she moved to Atlanta and then New York where she got her start in the in the field of human resource management. Later, when she returned to Miami, she worked for what is now Macy's and began a Master's Degree at the University of Miami. Upon completion she was hired first by Miami-Dade College and next as Dean of Woman at UM. During her tenure at University of Miami, she completed her Ph.D. in the behavioral sciences. Marjorie and her partner, Dorie Stein, moved to Chapel Hill, NC where she worked as Director of Management Training at Duke University. Before she retired, Marjorie worked as a professor and administrator in college and university administration at the University of Miami and Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL. as well as Project Manager at Florida Defenders of the Environment under Marjorie Harris Carr. She authored and published, under MD Abrams, three No Fl environmental mysteries one of which (Murder at Wakulla Springs) won the Florida Book Award. For many years, Marjorie was active in social justice and environmental activities and a founding member of Women's Money Matters, a sociably responsible investment club. She was a member of B'Nai Israel Synagogue and the United Church of Gainesville.
She is survived by her beloved spouse and partner of 39 years, Dorie Stein, as well as her cousin, Bruce Glassner of Belmont, CA, Sharon Abrams of Fotchberg, WI, Dr. Kathleen Leone of Wilmington, NC, and Michael Canning Jr. of Newport Coast, CA, David and Larry Canning. She will be missed by many friends and family.
During Marjories illness, she was cared for by a special angel, Amy Teague.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to B'Nai Israel and United Church of Gainesville. A memorial service will be held at the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens in Gainesville on Friday, January 26 from 2pm-3pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for MARJORIE ABRAMS
Mike Canning
January 21, 2023
It has been five years since Marjorie passed away. It does not get any easier when I am thinking about how lucky I was to know her, which I did my whole life (55 years to the time of her passing). She was my Mom's best friend and their families moved to Miami together. She made my life much more rich, especially being part of her family growing up. I could always count on her for a meaningful chat. We are blessed to still have Dorie Stein, Marjorie's beloved wife, in our lives! Be well to all of you! Mike Canning, Newport Coast, CA
James B. (Jamey) Fadim
January 12, 2023
Dear Dorie, Reading this again brought back wonderful memories of the times we spent together and how Hal adored her. Miss you. Love, Jamey
M Jeanine Smith
August 15, 2020
I did not know Marjorie had passed away. I came across an article I had saved about her and decided to try to find her. Sad news. I worked with Marjorie at Santa Fe Community College. She was probably the best, kindest, fairest supervisor I ever had.
October 23, 2019
I had the pleasure of being one of Dr. Abrams' students at the UM. She was a caring & kind person while bringing out our best selves along the way.
Alan Feigelman
October 18, 2019
Sadly, I am reading about this only now. Dorie, you and Marjorie were always such joyful people in my life. All my memories of you two together bring joy to me still. I miss both of your kind and humorous spirits. I hope we can connect again sometime soon.
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February 5, 2018
Lord,grant Marge the peace and happiness for which she yearned and deserved. Bill
Judy (Shavin) Kleinstub
February 1, 2018
Where do I start??? Margie and I were roommates in Atlanta and traveled to Europe on $5 a day in 1961. We then moved to New York where we had fun adventures....she was truly the most brilliant person I ever knew! She moved back to Miami and I remained in New York. My husband and I were so delighted when she and Dorie came to visit us several years ago. We spoke on the phone frequently and there are simply no words to say when someone is lost to us! Sending Dorie strength and love at this very sad time...
Michelle
January 26, 2018
Sending love and light to Marjorie's close family and friends. Many blessings for her soul's next journey.
With Love,
Michelle
Susan Olin
January 25, 2018
My family has so many wonderful memories of Marjorie. Yes, she and my mother, Joan, were cousins but more like sisters. Growing up, we took many trips to Florida to visit our grandparents as well as Aunt Audrey and Uncle Al, Cousins Kenny and Marjorie as well as Uncle Chucky and Aunt Annette.
We so loved when Marjorie and Dorie would come visit my parents and me and Uncle Harold in Chicago. We knew we could look forward to good restaurants, important political conversations, enjoying the Chicago Symphony and discussing what's new and fun in our lives. Marjorie's curiousity and joie de vivre will be missed and is a wonderful model for life.
Myrna Cabrera-Rivero
January 25, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Dorie and also with her. Both of you were great colleagues and mentors at Santa Fe College.
Bal Goleman
January 25, 2018
For Dorie: I have lovely memories: sharing William James over sandwiches in Crandon Park, searching for Annie Dillard's Tinker Creek in Virginia: just marveling over inspiring words of gifted writers. What a spirit! Dynamic,
insightful, acutely sensitive to injustice, kind. We have lost a beautiful soul.
January 24, 2018
I can hear her saying, "What are you reading?" From that question came wonderful, insightful observations. She was always interested and thoughtful. She is missed.
Mary Giella
Trena Planas
January 24, 2018
My Dearest Dorie, Carlos & I are so sad for your loss. We share such Happy memories with the both of you over several years. We love you and like you always say "Hold each other tight" Keeping you in our thoughts with love.
January 21, 2018
Dear Dorie
So sorry for your loss. You were blessed to have her as long as you did..My prayers and thoughts are with you.. Love Pat
Becky Gravely
January 21, 2018
To honor a woman of intelligence, conviction, and creativity.
Becky & Ben Gravely & Veron
January 21, 2018
Dorie, you and Marjorie were such lovely neighbors, the best we could ask for. So glad we had you both over for dinner in October and were able to enjoy Marjorie's wit and gift of conversation one last time. Ben and I are so saddened by her passing. All who knew her have lost a dear friend, and our community and the causes of our heart have lost a fierce warrior and advocate.
Dorie, please know we are here for you and sending you light and comfort in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories buoy you through these rough seas.
Laura Olsen
January 21, 2018
Dear Dorie - I am so saddened to learn of Margie's passing. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to see you both this past fall in Wisconsin. I always admired the loving and devoted relationship you two shared. Holding you in my thoughts as you work through this difficult time. Love, Laura Olsen
Linda Thornton
January 21, 2018
Dear Dorie, You and Marjorie have been a shinning light for so many. Irene and I send love and light to you in this time of great sorrow. May you find peace and comfort in knowing the depth of care and concern that's felt for you. Much love, Linda Thornton and Irene Stevens
Judith McBride Robert David
January 20, 2018
Robert and I shared a special relationship with Marjorie and Dorie and are deeply saddened by Marjorie's passing. We will fondly remember Marjorie's keen interest in all things political, environmental and social while having lively conversations and moments of laughter about the human experience. We send our heartfelt sympathy to both Dorie and Marjorie's extended family and friends for our combined and profound experience of loss.
Sallie Ann Harrison
January 19, 2018
The world has lost a wonderful warrior and a catalyst for social change.I am so happy that our paths intersected in this life.
Dorie I am holding you in my prayers for peace and comfort during this time of transition. Much love and light on your paths
Ruth Olin
January 19, 2018
Dorie, You are in our thoughts. May you move smoothly through the grief and be comforted by so many years of sweet memories.
Margie has always been a very special cousin to my Mom, Joanie. They shared a childhood and were great friends as adults. As I got older, I came to understand Mom's admiration, as I got to know you both. Now Margie & Joanie are together.
They were, are, both Great Women who lived their beliefs, and used their passions to educate and to serve.
She took time to study environmental issues, to be informed, and to be an activist. That is a lot, but She went further and wrote about those issues, and in a way that the tales and lessons might reach many - in the form of mystery novels.
Margie, thank you for reminding us how important it is to SPEAK UP in the face of wrong-doing to others and our planet.
Margie is such an inspiration for us, and so is the team of Margie and Dorie! We will miss her dearly. Love Ruth & Bill & Harold
Pat Wilson
January 19, 2018
It is so difficult to say goodbye to the best and the brightest woman I could have ever known.
Michael Canning
January 19, 2018
My Aunt Margie was the best relative and friend a person could have. She was an excellent listener and a devoted partner to Dorie Stein. I will miss her a lot and hope she is visiting with my Mom in heaven. Margie and Dorie are the Godmothers to my daughter Grace, pictured here.
Jamey Fadim
January 19, 2018
A wonderful caring creative woman whom we will sorely miss. Our hearts go out to Dorie and Margie's family. Melissa and Jamey Fadim
January 19, 2018
Marjorie inspired those of us in her writing group to write bigger and better. Her curiosity and courage will stay with me always. Thank you, Marjorie.
Sue Rosser
January 19, 2018
Marjorie was an accomplished, caring woman and wonderful friend, who contributed so much to higher education and the communities in which she lived.
Pat and Sue
Pam Vetro
January 19, 2018
So sorry for your loss, Dorie.
Hanke van der Wel
January 19, 2018
My heart goes out to Dorie. May you find peace as time goes on. There are no goodbyes, only good memories.
Patricia Grunder
January 18, 2018
So deeply saddened to read of Marjorie's death. She was intelligent, compassionate and gifted in so many ways. She shared her talents selflessly and was inspirational to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
What a loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you, Dorie.
GERRY GREEN
January 18, 2018
ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT AND CARING WOMAN I HAVE EVER HAD THE GRACE TO KNOW. SHE IS LOVED BY MANY MANY PEOPLE.
Pam and Angie
January 18, 2018
We have lost a wonderful woman and friend in Marjorie. My heart goes out to Dorie. May you be comforted and supported by friends and family in this most difficult time.
Stefanie Samara Hamblen
January 18, 2018
We have lost one of the lovely lights of the world - she will be missed.
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