Obituary of Margaret B. Becker

Margaret B. Becker, age 99, a life long resident of Deep River passed away on Wednesday, April 18th at Apple Rehabilitation in Old Saybrook. She was the beloved wife of the late George A. Becker who predeceased her in 1989. Born in Deep River on July 23, 1912, she was the daughter of Carl and Esther (Anderson) Benson. Margaret worked for over thirty years in the main office of the former Deep River Savings Bank as a teller. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Centerbrook for many years, a devoted Red Sox fan, an avid card player, and enjoyed all types of needlework. Margaret is survived by her son, William J. Becker, of Charlestown, Rhode Island and his wife Elizabeth, grandsons, Karl, Charlie, Larry, Joseph, and William D. Becker, and granddaughter, Karen Stallard. She also leaves two great grandchildren, Courtney Stallard and Isabella Becker. Besides her husband George she was predeceased by her son, George B. Becker, brother, Burger Benson, and her sister, Ostrid Quist. Funeral services will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 109 Main Street in Centerbrook on Tuesday, April 24th at 11:00am. Burial will follow in the Fountain Hill Cemetery, High Street in Deep River. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 109 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT 06409. Arrangements by the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Street, Centerbrook. To share a memory of Margaret or send a condolence to her family please visit www.rwwfh.com.