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Marie R. Boutcher, 93

Marie R. Boutcher of Laurel died at Riverhead Care Center on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. She was 93 years old.

She was born in Bay Shore on November 16, 1921 to Robert Raymond and Bessie May (nee Foster) Ryder.

Marie was a music teacher at Riverhead BOCES, teaching being her true passion. She also gave private lessons in her home for many years. Marie was active for many years in the Mattituck Presbyterian Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. After retirement she was a volunteer for RSVP. She also enjoyed spending time with her beloved family.

Predeceased by her husband, Frederic on December 13, 1995,  she is survived by sons, Robert F. (Sharon), Frederic III and Gerald (Arta); five grandchildren: Johanna Gamboa, Frederic IV, Nathan, Andrew and Emmadora and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her twin sister, Betty Brown.

The family will receive friends on Friday, November 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home on the Main Road in Mattituck. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 10 m.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Laurel Cemetery.

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