Mary Marge Ayares

March 21, 1934 - January 12, 2021

Mary Marge Ayares (Burke), age 86, formerly of Deepwater, NJ passed away on January 12, 2021. Marge is survived by her daughter, Debra, sons: Michael(Barbara), Jeffrey(Sheri), and Mark(Christine); her brothers: Jack(Donna), Greg(Carol), and sister Judith, and loving grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Marge was preceded in death by her husband Norman Ayares, her sisters: Joanne(John), Patricia(Frank), Faye(Jesse); and brothers: Thomas, and Peter(Marie). She was the strongest person we’ve ever known. She lived most of her life in Deepwater, always looking out for her neighbors and their children like one big family. Family meant everything to her. Anywhere she went she always made others laugh. She was one tough Irish girl who always told you what she thought. She had a very kind heart. Marge dedicated many years working with the special needs students at Deepwater Elementary School in the 70’s. Later, she and her husband Norman opened one of the first Wawa stores in New Jersey in Pennsville. She also worked many events with her sister Joanne at the Washington Club in Penns Grove. In-lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity in her honor. A graveside service will be held at Lawnside Cemetery in Woodstown, NJ on Saturday, January 16th at 11 am.