Obituary for Margery Ann Sable
Margery Ann Shefrin, 77, passed away with her children by her side on Friday February 11, 2022. She
was born on August 12, 1944 in Women’s Hospital in Manhattan, NYC to Barnetta Shirley Sable and
Sidney Woodrow Shefrin. She later changed her name to Margery Sable to honor her mother’s maiden
name. She attended Lynbrook High School in Lynbrook, NY and then went on to receive her Bachelors
and Masters in Education from Queens College, City of NY. She taught Social Studies at Valley Stream
North High School from 1966-1971. After marrying John Walter des Groseilliers and starting a family
they moved to Hardwick, Vermont where they purchased a funeral home. Soon after moving to
Vermont she earned her Vermont Funeral Directors License and enjoyed connecting with the
community. In 1980, she returned to teaching at a k-12 school in Cabot, Vermont. She taught Social
Studies there from 1980-1986 and then went on to be the principal of the school from 1986-1996.
Marge earned her PhD. in Education Leadership and Policy from the University of Vermont in 1998.
During her time at Cabot she was a passionate educator and worked hard with a quality staff to achieve
a high standard of education for all students. After divorcing she moved to Washington DC and worked
at the National Center for Education and Economy reforming schools Nationwide from 1996-2006.
Afterwards, she was Superintendent in a suburban school outside Pittsburgh, PA and finished her career
as a trainer of Principals and Superintendents at the National Institute of School Leadership. Driven by
her independence, honesty, and compassion, Marge was known for bringing class and grace into her
profession. She had the unique ability to help people realize their own potential. In 2008 she moved to
the Chicagoland area to take on her next chapter as a Granny and spent her time with her children and
grandchildren in both Chicago and Vermont. Above all else she loved her family and friends fiercely.
She is survived by her daughter Jennifer des Groseilliers (Monique Maye) and their children: Crosby,
Douglas and Riley; her son Douglas des Groseilliers (Nicole des Groseilliers) and their children: Abigail,
Daniel and Julia, her sister Ethel Jesse Shefrin (Stephanie Perrin). Many Cousins and Dear Friends. She
was predeceased by her parents and youngest sister Ronnie Inez Shefrin.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Marge to Suncrest Home Health and Hospice, 5 Revere Dr Suite 130, Northbrook, IL 60062
was born on August 12, 1944 in Women’s Hospital in Manhattan, NYC to Barnetta Shirley Sable and
Sidney Woodrow Shefrin. She later changed her name to Margery Sable to honor her mother’s maiden
name. She attended Lynbrook High School in Lynbrook, NY and then went on to receive her Bachelors
and Masters in Education from Queens College, City of NY. She taught Social Studies at Valley Stream
North High School from 1966-1971. After marrying John Walter des Groseilliers and starting a family
they moved to Hardwick, Vermont where they purchased a funeral home. Soon after moving to
Vermont she earned her Vermont Funeral Directors License and enjoyed connecting with the
community. In 1980, she returned to teaching at a k-12 school in Cabot, Vermont. She taught Social
Studies there from 1980-1986 and then went on to be the principal of the school from 1986-1996.
Marge earned her PhD. in Education Leadership and Policy from the University of Vermont in 1998.
During her time at Cabot she was a passionate educator and worked hard with a quality staff to achieve
a high standard of education for all students. After divorcing she moved to Washington DC and worked
at the National Center for Education and Economy reforming schools Nationwide from 1996-2006.
Afterwards, she was Superintendent in a suburban school outside Pittsburgh, PA and finished her career
as a trainer of Principals and Superintendents at the National Institute of School Leadership. Driven by
her independence, honesty, and compassion, Marge was known for bringing class and grace into her
profession. She had the unique ability to help people realize their own potential. In 2008 she moved to
the Chicagoland area to take on her next chapter as a Granny and spent her time with her children and
grandchildren in both Chicago and Vermont. Above all else she loved her family and friends fiercely.
She is survived by her daughter Jennifer des Groseilliers (Monique Maye) and their children: Crosby,
Douglas and Riley; her son Douglas des Groseilliers (Nicole des Groseilliers) and their children: Abigail,
Daniel and Julia, her sister Ethel Jesse Shefrin (Stephanie Perrin). Many Cousins and Dear Friends. She
was predeceased by her parents and youngest sister Ronnie Inez Shefrin.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Marge to Suncrest Home Health and Hospice, 5 Revere Dr Suite 130, Northbrook, IL 60062