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Marjorie Brody Obituary
POUGHKEEPSIE - Marjorie Rubin Brody, 69, a native of Poughkeepsie, died in Poughkeepsie, NY on February 10, 2013 after a valiant struggle with cancer. Born on February 19, 1943 in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Jeanne Loth Rubin. Marjorie was a graduate of the Poughkeepsie Day School, Poughkeepsie High School and Cornell University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. She received her Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin and was a certified social worker for many years in Massachusetts, where she has resided for the past 30 years. Marge was esteemed by her colleagues and clients at Hudson House for her caring professionalism.
She loved the great outdoors where she communed with the beauty of nature, painted, bicycled, canoed, and hiked in all kinds of weather. Though personally frugal, she was very charitable and participated in innumerable walks for charities and causes. She started each day with the Boston Globe crossword puzzle and loved to paint Chinese watercolors and play piano. Marge was a fan of James Taylor, Ray Charles and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, whose concerts at Tanglewood and rehearsals in Boston gave her great pleasure. Marge's greatest devotion was to her family. She is survived by her three children: her daughter Jennifer, son-in-law Jason and granddaughter Joslan of Kittery, Maine, her son Jonathan, daughter-in-law Page and grandson Nate of Northampton, Massachusetts and her son David of Jersey City, New Jersey. She will also be sorely missed by her sister and brother-in-law Eleanor Rubin Charwat and Martin Charwat of Poughkeepsie, her former husband Leslie Brody of Newton, Massachusetts and several nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews as well as lifelong friends Betsy Kopstein-Stuts and Jill Auerbach.
The Charwats will sit shiva at their home at 7:30 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb 12 and 13. Donations may be made in Marjorie's memory to Advocates Inc. for Hudson House, One Clarks Hill, Suite 305, Framingham, MA 01702 or online at [email protected]. Arrangements are under the direction of Wm. G. Miller & Son F.H., Inc., 371 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. If you wish to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Marjorie Brody
David
February 25, 2017
I miss you soooooooo much Mom! Love you!! You're forever in our hearts and minds!
Jill Auerbach
February 20, 2013
Dear Family of Marge,
I will miss her so, alwsys kind, and caring, her funny humor, a delicate angel and a very special person in my life. I was so fortunate to see her the day before! Ellie and Marty, you gave her that best present of gathering everyone for her early Birthday Party, how kind.
With much love,
Jill
Marjorie at the Great Wall, China
Judith Funkhouser
February 18, 2013
Marjorie was a long time member of the Chinese Painting Guild. With her special way, she participated in our activities, including a trip to China. I will miss her gentle spirit.
Linda Dedrick-savoie
February 15, 2013
you are in my memory..class of 61
Linda Dedrick
Rick Haggerty
February 14, 2013
To Jennifer, Jonathan, David and the entire Brody family-
Tabitha, Phil, Patrick and I send our most heartfelt condolences for your loss. May your Mom be protected throughout eternity.
Sincerely,
The Haggerty family
February 14, 2013
Brody family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I will remember Marjorie fondly. My family's thought are with you.
much love,
The Beresfords
David Brody
February 14, 2013
Thank you everyone for your warm sentiments and stories about my mother. A piece of me died when she left this world but knowing that she is free of her ill body keeps me going. She was indeed one of the most powerful beings I'll ever know. Her humor, strength, wisdom, and uniqueness I will carry with me till the end of time. I love you Mom! Thanks for the memories!!
February 13, 2013
To the Brody Family
Our sincere thoughts are with you at the loss of your mother. She was a kind and gentle person. I remember her volunteering at the West Acton Library and Gates School. So glad to have know her and her family while living in Acton.
Blessings and Peace
The Duclos Family
Laure'l
February 13, 2013
I am very sad to hear about the loss of your mother, Marjorie. Marjorie was an inspirational, respectful, thoughtful and understanding woman. She was hard working and dedicated to all her individuals in her life especially her family and the individuals at Hudson House. She made an impact on all the individual's lives including myself. My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time and Marjorie's memory will be with all for a long time to come.
Gene Schneller
February 12, 2013
So sorry to learn of Marjorie's passing. I have such great memories of her - at PHS.
February 12, 2013
To Margie's children grandchildren, Les, Ellie and Marty, we send our condolences. You lost someone very precious and irreplaceable. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Ziva and Andrew Dahl
February 12, 2013
I was deeply saddened today when I found Marjories name in the obituaries.I had the pleasure of meeting her numerous times as a driver for the Council on Aging here in Northampton.
I wish to send my deepest sympathy to her family and friends in their great loss.
Tom Brushway
Med Trans. driver for NCOA.
Judy Hillery
February 12, 2013
TO MARJORIE'S FAMILY. SORRY TO LEARN THAT MARJORIE HAS PASSED AWAY. WE WERE FRIENDS AT PHS AND OVER THE YEARS WHEN MARJORIE WAS VISITING POUGHKEEPSIE. WE HAD MANY GREAT TIMES AND I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF MARJORIE AND HER FAMILY. LOVE JUDY OR JUDGE JUDY AS IS STILL MY NICKNAME HERE IN FLORIDA
Greg and Nova Johnson
February 12, 2013
Jonathan, Dannete and Nate!
We are truly so sorry. It is hard to lose a parent. I know that she has a wonderful, caring son. May God richly bless you all and give you all His love, comfort, peace, and strength. A son learns a lot from his mom. Take care and know that you all have our love and hugs.
February 12, 2013
Dear Ellie and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of Margie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Leslie Rosenthal Kohn
Lou and Ron Albertson, parents of Page Brody
Ron Albertson
February 12, 2013
Lou and I loved Marge and we are proud to have known her.
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