Marguerite "Margie" DeBenedetto passed away on November 28th, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald "Jay" DeBenedetto. Margie was born in East Boston on December 7, 1937. She was the oldest daughter of the late George and Magdalen Parsons (Southwell). Shortly after her birth her family moved to Everett where she spent her entire life. Margie married her loving husband, Jay, in 1958 and together they raised 4 children. Margie along with Jay were actively involved in the Elk's, where Margie served on the women's auxiliary. They spent many summers enjoying their boat and yacht club membership, hosting and attending many events there. Margie loved the Red Sox and rarely missed watching a game. She is survived by her children Kevin DeBenedetto of Everett, Jim DeBenedetto and his wife Naomi of Billerica, Karen Haggerty of Leominster, and Denise Costa of Everett. Margie was the proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren, Nick, Mark, Katie, Ryan, Brian, Andrew, Jessica, Steven and the late Shaina and Nicole. She was also a great grandmother to 8. Margie leaves behind her sisters Shirley Parsons and Linda Pelletier and was predeceased by her brothers Albert Parsons, George Parsons and her sister Irene Murphy. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a visitation at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, on Thursday, December 4th, from 10 am to 12 pm, followed by a funeral in the funeral home at 12 pm. Services will conclude with interment at Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. In Margie's name, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation @ www.alzfdn.org