Marjorie M.J. Tucker

Marjorie M. J. Tucker, 91, of Peace Dale, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018. She was the wife of the late Woodrow W. Tucker for 67 years. Born in South Kingstown, the daughter of Stanley E. and Helen V. (Rose) Jones. Marjorie received her education at South Kingstown High School and Rhode Island State College (now known as University of Rhode Island). After graduation, she worked for six years as a dietitian at R.I. State Infirmary and then as a bookkeeper for Woodies law practice and South County Real Estate Title Insurance Company for many years before retiring in 1992. Long time members of the Grange, she and Woodie held leadership positions at the local, county, state and national levels, and enjoyed many travels across the United States to share the Grange message. Accomplished in her own right, she was recognized as "The Woman Behind the Man" by the Rhode Island State Grange. Always an organizer and a can-do person, she envisioned and then helped run the Perryville Grange ice cream booth for 45 years and served as Publicity Chairman for Washington County Fair for 21 years, helping build the fairs presence and reputation. As a member of the Board of the South Kingstown Order of the Rainbow for Girls during the years when her daughters were members, she identified and facilitated profitable fund-raising activities, was the best softball cheerleader and was known as the "Kitchen Magician" for handling refreshments and collations. A longtime member of Peace Dale Congregational Church, Marjorie in earlier years taught Sunday school. With a flair for writing, she documented the history of the county Grange and honored its local leaders with special memoriums upon their passing. For friends and family, she was quick to recognize a special accomplishment with an original poem. Amongst all her accomplishments, she considered her greatest achievement her five children, the joy of her life. She is survived by her son, Keith B. Tucker of Exeter, four daughters, Pamela L. Sawin and her husband Craig of Foxborough, MA, Kimberly J. Smith and her husband John of Chepachet, Christine D. Tucker and her husband Brian McDonnell of Coventry and Suzanne E. Tucker of Hope Valley, and six beloved grandchildren, Jennifer Sawin Witham and her husband Travis, Christopher Sawin and his wife Kari, Christina and Meghan Smith, Hannah and Sarah McDonnell. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 10 am at Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield. Burial to follow at New Fernwood Cemetery, Kingston. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association of RI, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906 or Meals on Wheels, https://donate.rimeals.org/.