Winnifred Ethel "Winnie" Marcus (née May), age 91, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with her family by her side.

Born on January 16, 1934, in Rosemont, Montreal, Canada, Winnie was the daughter of George and Dorothy May. She spent her early years in Canada with her siblings carrying the warmth and spirit of her upbringing throughout her life. Winnie met her husband John in Plattsburgh New York, married in her hometown in Canada and began a wonderful journey as an Air Force wife and mother. Living in Plattsburgh NY, Nebraska, Arizona, Delaware, Okinawa, North Dakota and finally settling in Portsmouth NH where John retired from the United States Air Force. Along the way she made numerous friends who she cherished.

Winnie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John D. Marcus. She was also predeceased by her parent's and siblings George, Pippy, Sis, Dossie, and Bobby.

She is survived by her son John and his wife Jean of Eliot, Maine. Winnie was a loving Nana to granddaughters, Jennifer Marcus of Dover, New Hampshire, and Jillian Romeo and her husband Anthony of Eliot, Maine. Her devotion to her family remained a constant source of strength and joy.

A private family service will be held on October 9th, 2025 at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 in dana-farber.org/gift . Care for the Marcus family has been entrusted to the JS Pelkey & Son Funeral Home.