Marjorie "Midge" Garrett Towne, formerly of Whispering Pines, of Penick Village, beloved wife, mother, and friend, died Saturday, March 28, 2009, of heart failure, while on vacation in Florida.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

She is survived by her husband, William; sons, Langdon and Douglas; five grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the Towne family would appreciate a donation to the Penick Village Benevolent Assistance Fund.