1922
Margaret
2022
Margaret M. Munns
April 12, 1922 — October 7, 2022
North Brookfield - Margaret (Midge) M.(Sausville) Munns of North Brookfield, lived a long, remarkable and blessed life. She passed on October 7, 2022 surrounded by light and love. She was born in the family home in Bennington, VT., the youngest of eight children, to Charles A. and Delia (Boutin) Sausville on April 12, 1922, her own mother's birthday.
Midge received her early education at French-speaking Sacred Heart School. She would later continue the Catholic education tradition at Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee, Mass. and at Assumption College in Worcester, Mass. Her love of French culture and language led her to a long and successful career as a high school foreign language teacher, first at Classical High School then as part of the opening staff at the newly-built Doherty Memorial High School, both in Worcester. Mme. Munns remained in contact with many former students until the time of her passing.
After her retirement, Midge enjoyed many activities including gardening, golf, travel, completing crossword puzzles (in ink) and her all-time favorite, reading, anything, in either French or English. She was truly a life-long learner, becoming adept with cell phones, tablets and social media. Of the many activities that she enjoyed, Midge's greatest pleasure was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Always the teacher, she was a wonderful storyteller who shared her knowledge of previous generations, thereby allowing their wisdom and traditions to become our own, always emphasizing the importance of family.
Midge will forever be missed by her children: M. Shelley Finn of Sandgate, Vt. Moira Anne Munns (Fred Garafalo) of Natick, Mass. Henry M. Munns, II of Harwich, and Leslie R. Munns of Worcester. She is also survived by grandchildren: Megan M. Halloran (Rob), Zachary Garafalo, Kirsi Hilton (James), Henry M. (Micky) Munns, III; great-grandchildren: Mikayla, Fiona and Brendan Halloran; and Oliver Hilton. She is also survived by her brother Robert Sausville and her sisters-in-law Kate Murphy and Patrricia Pooley. Additionally, she leaves many nieces and nephews and friends including her housemate, Maggie Smith. In addition to Midge's parents, she is also predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Henry M. Munns, Her brothers Charles, Clarence and Roland Sausville, her sisters, Irene Herrick, Leona Sausville and Rita Kearns and her beloved granddaughter, Shannon Finn.
The family would like to thank her physicians Richard A. Palken, Jose Mercado Matos and the entire staff of the SICU at Memorial Hospital.
Mum, Mom, Mum Plum, we leave you in God's hands.
Calling hours will be held at Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., in West Brookfield on October 12, from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. A funeral mass will be held October 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in North Brookfield. Burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of, or in addition to, flowers, memorial donations may be made to the North Brookfield Historical Society, Friends of the North Brookfield Town House, East Quabbin Land Trust, or a charity of your choice.
Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., in West Brookfield is assisting her family with arrangements.
An online guest book is available at varnumfuneralhome.com
Midge received her early education at French-speaking Sacred Heart School. She would later continue the Catholic education tradition at Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee, Mass. and at Assumption College in Worcester, Mass. Her love of French culture and language led her to a long and successful career as a high school foreign language teacher, first at Classical High School then as part of the opening staff at the newly-built Doherty Memorial High School, both in Worcester. Mme. Munns remained in contact with many former students until the time of her passing.
After her retirement, Midge enjoyed many activities including gardening, golf, travel, completing crossword puzzles (in ink) and her all-time favorite, reading, anything, in either French or English. She was truly a life-long learner, becoming adept with cell phones, tablets and social media. Of the many activities that she enjoyed, Midge's greatest pleasure was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Always the teacher, she was a wonderful storyteller who shared her knowledge of previous generations, thereby allowing their wisdom and traditions to become our own, always emphasizing the importance of family.
Midge will forever be missed by her children: M. Shelley Finn of Sandgate, Vt. Moira Anne Munns (Fred Garafalo) of Natick, Mass. Henry M. Munns, II of Harwich, and Leslie R. Munns of Worcester. She is also survived by grandchildren: Megan M. Halloran (Rob), Zachary Garafalo, Kirsi Hilton (James), Henry M. (Micky) Munns, III; great-grandchildren: Mikayla, Fiona and Brendan Halloran; and Oliver Hilton. She is also survived by her brother Robert Sausville and her sisters-in-law Kate Murphy and Patrricia Pooley. Additionally, she leaves many nieces and nephews and friends including her housemate, Maggie Smith. In addition to Midge's parents, she is also predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Henry M. Munns, Her brothers Charles, Clarence and Roland Sausville, her sisters, Irene Herrick, Leona Sausville and Rita Kearns and her beloved granddaughter, Shannon Finn.
The family would like to thank her physicians Richard A. Palken, Jose Mercado Matos and the entire staff of the SICU at Memorial Hospital.
Mum, Mom, Mum Plum, we leave you in God's hands.
Calling hours will be held at Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., in West Brookfield on October 12, from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. A funeral mass will be held October 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in North Brookfield. Burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of, or in addition to, flowers, memorial donations may be made to the North Brookfield Historical Society, Friends of the North Brookfield Town House, East Quabbin Land Trust, or a charity of your choice.
Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., in West Brookfield is assisting her family with arrangements.
An online guest book is available at varnumfuneralhome.com
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