Geneseo/Scottsville: Marge passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 17, 2018 at age 79. Predeceased by her parents Lawrence Sr. and Ruth (Anderson) Brunner, sister Ruth (George) Backus, brother Lawrence Brunner Jr., brother-in-law Charles Goldstin, and son-in-law Gordon Howe. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Richard C. Nereau and daughters; Cynthia Howe of Geneseo, Karen Nereau (Matt W.) of CT, and Cheryl (Tim) Sanford of Dalton; grandchildren, Christina Flamand, Theresa Krenzer, Tucker Sanford, Patricia (Brian) Mallaber, and Melinda (Paul) Tellier; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Florence Goldstin, Robert (Mary Lou) Brunner, John (Linda) Brunner Sr., and sister-in-law Jeanne Brunner; and many nieces & nephews.
Marge was born on April 21, 1939 in Scottsville, NY. She attended Wheatland-Chili Central School District and later worked as a key punch operator at Gleason Works where she met her future husband Richard. They married on May 24, 1958 and spent the last 60 years together. Marge was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed golf, bowling, and travel. Marge supported her husband in relocating to several states until they settled in Massachusetts where he became self employed. Upon returning to New York Marge was secretary of the Scottsville Rotary Club and with her husband established a tutoring and literacy project at the State School of Industry, Rush, NY. She was also a member of the Rush United Methodist Church for many years and participated in several mission ministries.
In lieu of calling hours there will be A Service to Celebrate Marge’s Life on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 11am at the Rush United Methodist Church, 6200 Rush-Lima Road, Rush, NY 14543. In Remembrance of Marge please wear something blue, as this was her favorite color. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Marge’s memory to the Rush United Methodist Church at the address above or Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Was so happy to have spent time with you all at Mikes Fundraiser and catch up on our lives
Am soo sorry this had to happen so suddenly.. As you may be aware we are not strangers to this horrible thing!
Love to All
Ralph and Sue
Pultneyville NY
Richard and girls, I am so sorry for your loss. Maggie was a wonderful neighbor and friend to me I am going to miss her smile and sense of humor. We had some good laughs together. May she rest in peace .
Pat
May the Lord comfort loved ones.
Maggie left a huge footprint here on this earth. She had love and was loved by so many. Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Rest in Heavenly peace, sweet friend.