(09/20/12) North Kingstown- Crosby, Marjorie A. (Babcock) formerly of Cranston and Warwick, RI passed away on September 20, 2012 at the age of 93. Marjorie was the beloved wife of the late Walter P. Crosby III for 70 years.
Marjorie was the daughter of the late Irving P. Babcock and Esther Bemis as well as the
sister of the late Phyllis Stevens. Marjorie worked for many years at Calart Artificial
Flower Co. For 28 years, she enjoyed spending her winters in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Marjorie leaves behind one son, Robert D. Crosby, and his wife Kathryn of Warwick, RI,
and two daughters, Jean E. Cameron and her husband Harold of Saunderstown, RI,
and Carol C. Carlisle and her husband Carlton of Narragansett, RI.
Marjorie was the cherished Nanny to six grandchildren, Karen Cameron DiFazio and
her husband Ernest, C. Scott Carlisle and his wife Laura, Susan Cameron Grundy and
her husband David, Michael Crosby and his wife Julia, Christine Carlisle Toolan and her
husband Paul, and Allison Crosby Lombardi and her husband Adam. She was also the
proud great-grandmother to nine great grandchildren.
Marjorie was loved and admired for her special talent and tireless effort knitting many
afghans for her family for special occasions over many years, including birthdays,
graduations and weddings. These pieces are still cherished by all who received them.
Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Burial will be private. Donations in Marjorie’s
memory may be made to: The American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd, Suite
3004, Warwick, RI. Condolences at carpenterjenks.com.
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