Marguerite, who was affectionately known as "Margo" was born on January 25, 1937 The Bronx NY to Robert and E. Marion (nee Krapowicz) Doyne and grew up with her beloved sister Roberta in Ridgewood NJ. Margo graduated Ridgewood High School and Douglass College in 1958. Rutgers is where she met Richard D. King and on June 6th, 1959, they were married. They shared over 61 joyful years together.
Margo worked as a Social Worker in Newark, before becoming a realtor once her sons were older. She was active in South Orange and Maplewood community as part of the Newcomers’ Club, PTA, a Den Mother and through the bridge circuit. She made friends for life with the families from the West End Road and Conway Court neighborhoods. She was an extraordinary cook and hostess and was never happier than when throwing a lavish party for her dear friends and family. She loved Dogs, Horses, Science Fiction and Crossword Puzzles in equal measure and pursued numerous hobbies and interests.
Margo was preceded in death by her father Robert, Mother E. Marion, and her cherished son, Christopher. She is survived by her Husband Richard, Sons Richard and Ryan and adored grandchildren Lindsay, Kathryn and Caroline, sister Roberta and niece Marlowe.
A family service will be held on Saturday, November 14 2020 at the McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Avenue, Union from 2-5PM. Due to Covid 19 attendance will be limited and the family plans a remembrance event in the future.
In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Margo's honor to the The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation at: https://www.alzinfo.org/donate/donation_form/
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the King family may be shared at www.McCrackenFuneralHome.com.
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