VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. - Marjorie Jean Bannon White-Wilson died unexpectedly on Sept. 19, 2014, at Windemere Nursing Home, one month before her 90th birthday. She moved to Martha's Vineyard a year ago to be closer to her daughter, Jill White, of Vineyard Haven. Previously, Marjorie was in Woodridge Nursing Home in Montpelier, Vermont. Born in Flushing, New York, Oct. 20, 1924, Marjorie spent most of her life in White Plains, New York. Graduating from White Plains High School in 1942 she continued her education pursuing the profession of dental hygiene at The Guggenheim School in Manhattan. After 12 years in private practice full time, she attended the University of Bridgeport to obtain teaching certification in dental health education. Marge completed her career in White Plains as a teacher of dental health throughout the White Plains school district. She was a charter and active member of the Westchester Dental Hygiene Association and served in many elected positions. Cited for outstanding contributions to children's dental health and students of Columbia University, she was made honorary member of her profession's honor society, Sigma Phi Alpha Lambda, in 1982. Marjorie's career as dental hygienist didn't stop when she chose early retirement and moved to Vermont in 1984. She gained her Vermont license, and at the age of 70 was awarded Vermont Dental Hygienist of the Year. At this time she decided to put her tools to rest. Marjorie truly was the Tooth Fairy, as her license plate proclaimed. Marjorie was a charter member of PEO in Richmond, Vermont, and was head of the philanthropic education program. It is said that she wrote the best letters, obtaining grants awarded to select women for their educational pursuits. Marjorie also enjoyed volunteering, giving tours at the State House in Montpelier for several years. Marjorie was an extraordinarily strong woman who survived many obstacles yet was able to remain positive. The Episcopal Church was her guiding religious faith. She was a member of St. Bartholomew's Church in White Plains, New York, and Christ Church in Montpelier, Vermont. Her warm and vivacious personality welcomed everyone in her home and in her company. She was known for her gregarious nature, the gift of gab and her wit. She loved to cook and entertain. Graciousness was her trademark with "please" and "thank you" on her lips until her dying day. Marjorie valued and maintained long-term friendships and didn't shy away from making new ones as she traveled throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Predeceased by her husband, Ernest B. White, in 1965, she went on to raise their three children. Marjorie married for a second time in 1999 to David Wilson in Montpelier, Vermont. Their short time together brought her love again until he passed in 2001. She is survived by her children, Janice Porter and husband, Scott Porter, Jeffrey White, and Jill White; her seven grandchildren, Alyssa Keating, Myles Keating, Jonathan Porter, Eric Porter, Lindsey Porter, Christopher White, Matthew White; and two great-grandchildren; devoted sister-in-law Wilma White Albert; niece Carole Albert Bruniga; and Don Albert. Marjorie's family holds heartfelt appreciation for the loving caregivers who maintained her quality of life at home for several years on Murray Hill and Westview Meadows, Montpelier, Vermont. A graveside service and memorial celebration will be in White Plains, New York, on Monday, Dec. 1. The White Plains Rural Cemetery is located at 167 N. Broadway. Marjorie's final memorial tribute in Montpelier, Vermont, will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to PEO, Sally Singer, 1233 Kenyon Road, Richmond, VT 05477. Condolences may be sent to Family of Marjorie White-Wilson, c/o Jill White, 455 State Road #168, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.