Myrtis H. White

Myrtis H. White
Myrtis Harriett White (Stanislaus) died on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Waveny Hospice with her husband at her side. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Harriett and Clem Stanislaus, as well as her brother Stan. She is survived by her loving husband Roger. They met in 7th grade and started dating in 10th grade, graduating together from Uxbridge High School in 1961. She played the saxophone, piano, and organ for various school events. She was the valedictorian of the class and was awarded the first Sessions 4 year $40,000 scholarship to Smith College where she majored in Spanish. She had a gift for language speaking, being fluent in French as well. Roger attended the University of Massachusetts only 7 miles away. Roger majored in Biology. He would hitchhike every Saturday to be with her. Except for her Junior year abroad to Spain where she studied in Madrid and travelled throughout Spain; they have always been together. Upon returning from Spain, she and Roger became engaged. They were married in Uxbridge, MA on July 24, 1965 in the Congregational Church; were hired to become teachers at West Rocks Junior High School in Sept. of 1965. They were the first married couple to teach in the same school. She taught various levels of Spanish and transferred to Norwalk High School in 1970 where Roger in 1996 became a Housemaster. Teaching and reading were her passions. Over 2000 books are in their home. After retiring, she continued to work as Adjunct Professor at Fairfield University and Adult Education ESOL until 2021. In retirement, they enjoyed traveling throughout the states, including Hawaii and Alaska as well as England and France. They also enjoyed boating, and had a timeshare in Mexico for yearly visits where she could practice her Spanish. Although they were not able to have children, they have many nieces and nephews as well as cats and dogs. As per her wishes, there will be no calling hours. She will be cremated and her ashes kept by Roger until his death, where a celebration of their lives will be scheduled. Donations may be made to the Natalia Rodriquez Scholarship fund at Norwalk Board of Education. A complete obituary and online guestbook may be found at: www.Magnerfuneralhome.com