Mary G. Marcus, age 79, of Lewes, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20, 2012 at her residence with her family at her side. She was born in Meriden, CT, on Monday, February 20, 1933, daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Shannon) Gaffney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Marcus, her daughter-in-law, Brenda Marcus and one sister, Elizabeth G. Osborne.
Originally from Edgewater, MD, Mrs. Marcus moved to Lewes 20 years ago, was an active member and past officer in the Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge # 2540 of Lewes and a member of their bridge club. She was past president of the Homeowners Association of Angola Beach Estates. She traveled extensively with her family and loved playing bridge, knitting and crocheting.
Mrs. Marcus was survived by her husband of 60 years, Aubrey (Chic) W. Marcus of Lewes, one son, John Marcus of Lewes, one daughter, Theresa Manas and her husband Bruce of Harwood, MD; seven granddaughters, Serena, Kimberly, Nicole and Cara Manas, all of Harwood, MD, Kristy Nutt and her husband Stephen of Phoenix, AZ and Tasha Marcus of Salt Lake City, UT and Danielle Marcus of Elkridge, MD; two grandsons, Shane Marcus of Jacksonville, NC and Justin Marcus of Clarksville, MD; one great granddaughter, Dylan Manas of Harwood, MD; one brother-in-law, Jim Osborne of Severna Park, MD; and many nieces and nephews.