Marjorie (Estoppey) Christopher, 82, of Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor, died of a massive stroke Monday (May 4, 1998). She died in the Palliative Care Unit of Hartford Hospital. She was the daughter of Robert and Lilian Fitch Estoppey, and was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Dr. George L. M. Christopher. Born March 13, 1916 and raised with her brother and two sisters in Metuchen, NJ, Marge graduated with honors from NJC, now known as Douglass College, majoring in history, with a minor in English and Education. At NJC, she met George Christopher, her future husband, who was studying for his PHD across the river at Rutgers University. Marge and George settled in New Canaan, and started their family. For many years Marge was a substitute teacher in the New Canaan School System, specializing in those students that other teachers had given up on. Marge Christopher shaped them up. She was also a Girl Scout leader and advisor for over 10 years - teaching her Girl Scouts everything necessary for survival in the outdoors - from pitching tents to cooking a gourmet dinner, to digging latrines. She was a real trooper. In 1959, the Christophers moved to Windsor, where Marge was a member of the Windsor League of Women Voters, The Windsor Public Safety Committee, the Windsor Historical Society, the Women's Club of First Church in Windsor, and the Genealogical Society of CT. In 1972 Marge Christopher became the founder and President of the Central Windsor Association, representing those Windsor citizens in the center part of town, who were interested in maintaining and improving the residential character of their community. For many years, Marge attended and monitored the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and the Town Planning & Zoning (TP&Z) meetings, frequently acting as spokesperson for the Association's interests. She made many constructive suggestions for improving zoning procedures - many of which were implemented. With the Town Council approval, she prepared information sheets outlining the procedures of the ZBA and TP&Z committees, to be made available to all interested citizens. She suggested the posting of sign provisions in the new Zoning regulations, alerting citizens to public hearings of the ZBA and TP&Z. She also prepared the zoning sections in the League of Women Voters ``Know Your Town'' Handbook in 1976, and wrote a column for the Windsor Journal entitled ``Watching Windsor Grow''. Marge spoke for and against many issues throughout the years, and was highly respected by many of the lawyers who were on the opposing side - they knew she did her homework, and presented her material in a rational, objective fashion. Last year Marge was the first speaker at a Public Hearing held for a chain store super market's application to build on Bloomfield Ave. The applause that followed her speech was the only applause allowed for the rest of the evening. She said there were benefits to being an old lady and allowed to go first. Marge always loved music - she played the piano all her life, and for years, would insist that family members gather around the piano after every holiday meal for a rousing song fest - even though the piano playing and singing tended to be slightly off key. She also loved to garden, read well-written books pertaining to history, and was a superior cook. Her chicken stew and fresh biscuits were legendary. She also left a legacy of beautiful cross-stitch samplers, and over forty years of daily diaries recording the activities of her life. Marjorie Christopher leaves three children: George M. Christopher of Richmond, ME; Robert E. Christopher of New Britain; and Marjorie ``Midge'' Christopher of Windsor; plus two granddaughters: Catherine-Anne C. Nash and Miranda J. Nash, also of Windsor. She is also survived by her brother in Sierra Madre, CA, Royden Estoppey and his wife Mary Kay Estoppey; her sisters, Doris Tidroski of Whiting, NJ, and Ethel Winters and her husband Richard Winters of Hershey, PA. Five nieces and nephews who live on the east coast fondly called her ``Aunt Margie'' or ``Auntie M'', especially her niece Joan Nagy, husband John Nagy and their four children. Marge also leaves her two special cocker spaniels Lacy & Bitsy, who kept her company after her husband's death. Calling Hours are at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor, Thursday 5-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be Friday 11 a.m., First Church in Windsor, Congregational. Richard Hanna Huleatt officiating. Burial in Palisado Cemetery, Windsor.