The $30 million impact of a life well-lived

Marjorie Taft's life was a testament to the power of passion, resilience, and joy. Born on June 21, 1927, in Stamford, Connecticut, Marjorie lived a rich and multifaceted life as a teacher, musician, volunteer, and community builder. Her legacy continues to inspire and uplift those who knew her.

From her earliest memories, music was central to Marjorie's life. Her mother sang to her as an infant, and her Aunt Grace guided her small hands over piano keys. She often remarked that she could sing before she could speak.

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Marjorie's story is one of passion, resilience, and joy.. Her teenage years were marked by hard work, alongside musical pursuits like playing glockenspiel in the band, where a marching mishap led to a memorable crash into a stop sign. She was a high-achieving student, elected president of the Spanish Club, and maintained her Spanish fluency throughout her life.

An avid swimmer and sun-lover,Marjorie even won a bathing beauty contest in 1948.. Graduating from teacher's college with double majors in music and education, she balanced academic success with a vibrant social life, including ski trips in Maine and evenings in Manhattan.

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Marjorie's life was filled with tennis, church activities (choir singing, organist duties, committee work), and social gatherings.. In 1991, she began playing piano weekly at an Etobicoke seniors residence and founded 'Marjorie's Chorus,' which grew to 25 singers and performed at seniors homes for over 20 years, delivering 30 to 40 visits annually.

A lifelong martini enthusiast, Marjorie was asked to quit drinking upon her 2015 diagnosis of mixed dementia.. Even then, her wit remained; when placed on a liquid diet in the hospital, she quipped, 'Will any of those liquids contain olives?'

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Marjorie's decline was gradual, and she masked forgetfulness with a warm smile and a gracious 'Thank you for your help.' Competitive and creative, she invented Scrabble words like 'proud' (proud of being round) and 'quoer' (supporting the status quo). In 2018 ,she became a founding volunteer for Recollectiv, a weekly music session for people with memory issues, unknowingly participating as well.

To the end, Marjorie was cheerful and charming, even flirting with the young man who delivered her oxygen tank. She faced her final days with quiet strength, smiling, holding hands, and silently expressing love and gratitude.