Marguerite Tague Brown of Harleysville passed away at 87 years of age on February 23, at Lansdale Abington Hospital.  Many friends referred to her as Marge or Margie, and some of the family called her Mady.  Marge was born in Glenside, Pennsylvania on March 8, 1933 and was the daughter of Francis A Tague and Marguerite (Bodo) Tague and the sister of Francis, Robert and Dennis Tague.  Surviving are her four sons, Sam, Bill, Tom, and Craig. 

She attended Little flower High School in the class of 1951, and subsequently graduated from Chestnut Hill College with her bachelor’s degree in 1955.

Marge was always a mother first as she worked as a substitute teacher, waitress, or processing insurance claims at Lees Carpets in Audubon.  She enjoyed the beach/ocean in Ocean City, playing piano, drawing/painting, poetry, reading, watching birds and horses, solving Sudoku, and loved talking about family history.  In addition, she enjoyed pet sitting as a sideline where she could express her care for animals.

Marge had a most generous, loving spirit and had unwavering faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.  She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Skippack, Pa. for many years.  She lovingly referred to her close friends at church as the “lunch bunch” because they met for lunch many times on Tuesdays.

Her Memorial and Burial Service will be held in the spring as Covid-19 restrictions are presumably lifted.  She will be placed at rest in Limerick Gardens (Limerick, Pa.) where several family members are placed.  Cards may be sent to Sam Brown, 371 West Main Street, Collegeville, Pa. 19426, and will be placed on display at her Memorial Service.  Memorial contributions can be made to one of her favorite charities, Mom’s House, 145 South Main Street, Phoenixville, Pa 19460.  Information about Mom’s House can be had at momshouse-phoenixville.org or (610) 935-7711.  Additional details about her Memorial Services will be provided on this site when the dates are established. 

UPDATE ON SERVICE:

The sons of Marguerite T. Brown, invite all friends and extended family to attend a “Celebration of Life” memorial service in honor of our mother, on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.  The service will be held at the Trinity Christian United Church of Christ, 2009 Church Road, Skippack, Pa. 19474 from 10:00 a.m., to approximately 10:45 a.m., however, the doors will be open at 9:00 a.m.  Pastor Amelie Sell will be presiding. 

Marguerite’s sons, Samuel J. Brown and Thomas K. Brown will be sharing a few thoughts about their beloved mother.  Flowers will be accepted at the church from 9-12 the morning of Friday, October 8, 2021. The church phone number is: (610) 584-4054.

Following the service, a brief burial ceremony will be held at the gravesite at 11:30 a.m., in Limerick Garden of Memories, 44 East Arcadia Drive, Limerick, Pa. 19468.  Those choosing not to attend the burial service may proceed directly to “Hotel Fiesole”, 4046 West Skippack Pike, Collegeville, Pa. 19426. Hotel Fiesole’s phone number is: (610) 222-8009. 

Refreshments and Hors D’oeuvres will be served at Hotel Fiesole until 12:30 p.m., at which time the “Celebration of Life” luncheon buffet will begin.  Marguerite’s wish was for us to “have a party” after her burial, so, in accordance with her wishes, the Brown family invites all guests to attend the luncheon party at the Hotel Fiesole.  If you have a fond memory, laughable moment, or experience that you may wish to share, there will be time at the luncheon to do so.

PLEASE NOTE:
We can host up to 80 people at the luncheon.  If you are committing to attend the luncheon, please respond by phone or text to Sam at: (267) 265-4517 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!  The deadline for luncheon reservations is: Monday, October 4, 2021.  We will be counting reservations on a first come, first serve basis, until we reach our maximum of 80 people allowed in the room. 

Maps and directions will be handed out at the service.