Marjorie J. (Trefry) Spofford

Age 95, formerly of Saugus for 89 years, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 26th surrounded by her family at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was the devoted wife of Howard A. Spofford, who died in 2010, for 62 years.

   Margie is survived by three children, Melinda C. Louis of Newburyport, Michael T. Spofford and his wife Diane of Merrimac, Kimberly A. Bakopolus and her husband Anthony of Saugus, nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two nephews, a niece, as well as her favorite cousins Jimmy and Judy of Maine. She was predeceased by her son Stephen P. Spofford, who died in 1998, formerly of North Conway, NH.   Daughter of the late Wellsford B. and Edna R. (Cameron) Trefry, brothers Clayton and Wellsford Trefry, she lived her entire childhood and married family life on the same street in her beloved Town of Saugus. She graduated from Saugus High School where she was a member of the band as a majorette.  She described her childhood as “a very happy one.”

   Margie enjoyed painting, antiques, was a member of the Historical Society, gardening in her yard at “44”, bird watching and was an avid reader most often two books going at a time, she was adamant on finishing a book even if she did not like it!  She loved the farm in Maine and spent many happy days there as a child as well as an adult. Margie was a proud and private woman throughout her life, she loved her family and was very proud of all the accomplishments.

they achieved. Mom, we will miss you. Until we meet again, xo.

At the request of the family services are private. Donations in Marjorie’s memory may be made to Care Dimensions @giving.caredimensions.org.