Marjorie A. Stamm

Marjorie Ann (Lynch) Stamm, 94, of Newington, passed away peacefully at home on Monday June 20, 2022, with family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Newell Stamm with whom she had five children. Marge was a Graduate of the University of Connecticut, and a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Her love of children inspired her to become an elementary school teacher, and she volunteered for many community activities in both Connecticut and Rhode Island. She was the daughter of Robert and Helen (Mahoney) Lynch. Born in Watertown, MA, she was raised in West Hartford, CT. After her marriage to Newell they settled in Newington, CT. She cherished her family, her greatest joy was to be together, laughing, sharing a meal and telling stories. Marge's family always felt her unwavering love and encouragement. She leaves her five children, Newell Stamm, Jr. and his wife Maura of Newington, Linda Stamm and her husband Arnold Patch of Farmington, Diane Stamm of Newington, Roger Stamm and his wife Marcy of Newington, and Bill Stamm and his wife Linda of Anchorage, AK, and her grandchildren, Alex, Nick, Greg and his fiancée Emily Sanyshyn, Skyler, Raia, Collin and Michael Stamm. She also leaves her sister and brother-in-law Joan and Norman Sienko, her sisters-in-law, Phyllis Webster, Norma Venavage, Eleanor Newton and Barbara Stamm, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Mary Eleanor, Robert, Eileen and Richard Lynch. She grew up loving the beach and always looked forward to spending summers in Rhode Island. Marge was an avid bridge player into her 80's, she was skilled at teaching the game to others and valued the many friendships she made while playing. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday, July 10th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, July 11th at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest following the service in West Meadow Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Lucy Robbins Welles Library at https://www.newingtonct.gov/1929/Ways-to-Give-to-the-Library or the Watch Hill Yacht Club Sailing Association at https://www.whycsailingassociation.org/. To share a memory or condolence, please visit us at www.duksa.net.