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Marie Lederer Obituary
Marie Perkins Lederer, a longtime resident of the Stepney section of Monroe and devoted wife to the late Robert D. Lederer, passed away in her home on November 19, 2018.
In addition to her beloved husband, Marie was predeceased by her daughter, Kate P. Lederer, and siblings, Kathleen P. Heimstra, Helen P. Kaechele, and Donald E. Perkins. She will be remembered by her nieces and nephews.
Born in Danbury, Marie graduated from Bassick High School in 1939 and Junior College of Bridgeport in 1941. She served the Town of Monroe as the Director of Social Services for 27 years until her retirement in 1989. Marie was the original Trustee of the Edith Wheeler Memorial Trust, a significant benefactor of the new Monroe Public Library and ongoing provider of generous scholarships for graduating Masuk High School students. For seventy years, Marie worked in blood services for the Red Cross. In 1979, Marie and her husband Robert were selected by both the State of Connecticut and Red Cross as the Volunteer Couple of the year.
Marie's memory will be embraced for her deep devotion to her family, friends, and community, as well as, her terrific sense of humor.
Marie requested for her funeral services to be private. She will be interred with her family in Stepney Cemetery.
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Cindy Ambrosey
November 26, 2018
Marie,
You are now reunited with the loves of your life Bob and Kate . What a wonderful mother, wife and friend. I will always remember how wonderful you were to everyone. You've touched many in the most positive way and will be greatly missed by all. You always helped those in need. Also you were one heck of a cook!!! I still talk about the crab toast you made for my family one Easter way back in the early 90's...out of this world!!. You surely were one of a kind.....I know you are now happy and whole again....Gods speed Marie
November 26, 2018
So sad to read of your passing Mrs. Lederer. You were an excellent neighbor and a truly outstanding person. You treated my family like we were your family. I will miss my visits with you and the messages you would leave on the answering machine when no one was home.
Rest in peace Mrs. Lederer.
Scott "Scotty as you called me" Bradshaw
Anne (O'Neill) Evola
November 26, 2018
Rest in peace, dear Mrs. Lederer! You were such a big part of my life living in Monroe, so kind and warm to all of Kate's friends. I will never forget you and your family.
The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home
November 25, 2018
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