Under her birth name of Marjorie Preece, she emigrated to the United
States after World War II where she married a Colonel in the United
States Army who later became an executive for AT&T. She was involved in
a number of social and cultural activities including serving as an Girl
Scout leader and officer; as a member of the Daughters of the English
Empire where she held a number of high offices, and as a member of the
English Speaking Union. She received an MBE from Queen Elizabeth II in
1985 for her charitable work and her efforts in promoting
American-British relations. She was survived by a daughter and
grandchildren.