Marjorie A. Zarum, 83

WARWICK, R.I. – Marjorie A. Zarum, formerly of Warwick and Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away peacefully on Dec. 9. 

She was the beloved wife of the late Joel Zarum. Cherished mother of Michael Zarum of Warwick and Ella Zarum of Marin County, Calif. Loving sister of the late Jane L. Mayerson, sister-in-law of Dorothy (Zarum) Bookbinder and the late Richard Bookbinder. Born in St. Louis, Mo., she was the daughter of the late John Marsh and Harriet (Gradwohl) Mayerson.

She graduated from U.R.I. with Highest Distinction, was a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and the Golden Key National Honor Society. Prior to retiring, Margie was a Sociology Researcher at Brown University, Director of Social Services for Evergreen Health Center, a Substance Abuse and Chemical Dependency Counselor at Talbot Treatment Centers /Providence Center, Sunday School Teacher, Cub Scout Den Mother, and a Save The Bay Volunteer of the Year Award recipient.

A loving wife, mother and career woman, Marge loved life and everyone who came into hers.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the RI Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association.