Marjorie Titus

Employee of Newtown Post Office

Marjorie Titus, 83, died September 16, at Masonicare in Newtown, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Mount Vernon, N.Y., November 10, 1927, and grew up in New Rochelle, N.Y. 

She was very creative, lived simply, and enjoyed traveling, friends, and neighbors. She always worked hard helping to provide for her family on the family turkey farm, running a home child care service, driving a school bus, and working at the Newtown Post Office until her retirement. She raised her family in Newtown, and loved to spend summer vacations in Mattituck, Long Island.

She had many struggles in her life, but always endured, which taught her children the importance of family and perseverance. She was “Nanny” to her grandchildren, whom she cherished. She loved to entertain her grandchildren and have fun with special games and activities. They will forever hold fond memories of all the things they did together. Most of all, she truly loved seeing her children and their families being together, and enjoyed their many gatherings. Mrs Titus loved children, and especially had a particular place in her heart for those with special needs.

Her children, Maureen LaPak, and her husband Dennis, of Newtown, James of Brookfield, Douglas, and his wife Jean, Gwen Onufrak, and her husband Brent, and Mark, and his wife Marie; and 11 grandchildren survive Mrs Titus. She was predeceased by a son, Glen.

A private burial will take place at St Rose Cemetery on October 1.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you keep Mrs Titus in your thoughts and prayers.

To light a candle of hope and remembrance visit www.CornellMemorial.com.

The Newtown Bee     September 23, 2011