Marguerite Welch

March 4, 1926 - May 27, 2020

Marguerite E. Welch, 94 peacefully passed away May 27, 2020 at her home in St. Augustine, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William J. Welch. Born on her family’s farm on Hardscrabble Hill Rd, Flemington, New Jersey to André E.V. and Edna B. (Frenz) Enard March 4, 1926. She grew up in Ringoes, New Jersey where her parents owned a service station and diner at Larason’s Corner. She graduated from Flemington High School. On September 15, 1951 she married William J.”Bill” Welch, they resided in Flemington until 1975 when they moved to Florida. Margie retired after working more than 25 years in the medical field in Flemington, NJ and Jacksonville, FL Marge moved to Saint Augustine, Florida after the death of her husband and was an active volunteer for over twenty years at the Lightner Museum. Her demonstration of the antique mechanical music instruments was a favorite of all that visited the museum. She also gave guided tours of the museum to school groups. She sang with The Riverview Singers until health complications arose. She is survived by daughters, Maureen Welch Blakeney of Palatka, FL, Andrêa “Andy” Welch of St. Augustine, FL and son John Welch, her seven grandchildren Amy Welch, Angela Locke, Adam Welch, Stephani Everett, Kirk Kirkland, Jr., William Blakeney, Senior Airman Casey Kirkland and seven great grandchildren.