Marguerite Moore

Stonington — Marguerite Moore, 92, of Stonington, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. She was born in Wilkes Barre, Pa., the daughter of Francis George Reckus and Dorothea Rita Reckus.

Marguerite went to St.

Ann’s Academy, Wilkes Barre Day School and Marymount College in Tarrytown, N.Y. After a brief career in advertising at Warwick and Legler, she met and fell in love at first sight with her partner for life, Thomas F. Moore. They married in 1951, and raised their family on a small farm in Pawcatuck before moving to Stonington. They also had homes in Gulfstream, Fla., and County Galway, Ireland.

Marguerite leaves behind seven children, Dorothea, Marguerite (James Smythe), Peter (Patricia Barkhorn), Elizabeth (Arnold Macdonald), John (Masako Kamiya), Alexandra (Carter Holliday) and Susan (Joshua Metz); and 14 grandchildren, Maggie, Sam (Samantha Sutton), Thomas, Jamie, Angus, Luke, Lucy, Millie, Ceilie, Christopher, Lindsay, Brendan, Elliot and Ali.

She would want to thank Paula Carreiro, her daughter Shianne and her sister Luisa and their family for their love and help over the last 14 years.

Marguerite was known for her generous and lively spirit. She will be sorely missed by her family, her friends, longtime and new, and all who had the pleasure to interact with her.

Marguerite is predeceased by her husband; her sister, Jeanne Marie Reckus; and her son, Timmy.

A private service will be held in Stonington. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Marguerite’s memory to The Westerly Hospital.

Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, is in care of the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.