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Margarita at the Whitney Museum of Art in New York during a visit with us in September 2017. Thank you, Tata, for your love and kindness. You will always be in our hearts.
Equally attuned to Milo, they had a beautiful and rare connection. Margarita’s recognition of each of her grandchildren’s uniqueness in the world allowed them all to blossom. I hope the music made on the ancient Italian violins she gifted each child will serve as a tribute to her generosity of spirit and legacy.
Margarita became Tata when the twins first began to speak. I will be forever grateful to her for the kindness and support she showed me during the pregnancy. As many of you know, she was a hugely active participant in Jonah’s and Esme’s upbringing. Her meaningful contribution helped them become the wonderful human beings they are today.
Margarita was exactly who you would want for a next door neighbour. Interested in life around her, welcoming and entertaining. She was keen to create friendships with the houses around her. To that end she would often ask round people she hardly knew for drinks and what she would term nibbles, and I would call a large supper. Although the wisteria on the front railings were a joy, we bonded over our dislike for Aianthus trees. One which caused the most ire had self seeded in a garden that bordered both our properties. We ran a campaign against the weed, with a certain amount of success, which cheered us both up. She was stoic with her ailments, and an intrepid traveler. We would listen to tales of her adventures in awe at her daring. Her idea of a holiday did not coincide with ours. Margarita preferring rough terrain in a land rover to a week by a pool. I have a very pretty wicker table on our roof garden, procured apparently from a local bridge club, and a reindeer skin unsuited to her decoration. She was generous and fun, and we will miss her. Clare and Nick Finborough Road.
I met Margarita and Charles Lytle in late 1967. My then wife Beverly and I visited with them often, especially in the summers around their swimming pool. My memories are of good conversation, good humor, and pleasant times. I was the friend whose turn it was to sit with Charles the night that he died. He was a good friend and we missed him very much. Our sons Jeff and Damon were roughly the same ages as Michael John and Lauren, and we shared the pleasure of watching our kids grow up. We also got to know Margarita's mother fairly well. After Beverly and I divorced, Margarita made a special effort to help me through the transition that followed. She and Michael John later helped decorate the house in which Barbara and I lived after we were married. Over those same years, I remember watching with awe as Margarita raised her two children, established a successful business in Madison, NJ, and maintained friendships with numerous people. So many memories. I remember when she said that she was going to return to London. We were sad to see her go, but we knew that she had strong ties there. We didn't see each other much after that, but occasionally we talked briefly on the phone, and we were able to follow a little of the lives of Michael John and Lauren and to hear occasionally about the grandchildren she loved. Best to all of you, much love from this side of the pond. And, Michael John, I still hope that you will let me know when you are coming to Princeton for a soccer game. It would be great to see you. Perry
From Amanda Delaforce: Margarita’s god daughter, my mother was Gillian Delaforce, a very good old friend who sadly died a few years ago and is also sadly missed. Margarita was always wonderful with children. So when my first child, Robert, was born in London, my mother, not having had grand children, was going to be looking after him for the first time, and Margarita offered to help. We went off to the Chelsea Flower Show leaving our first baby for the first time. Apparently there was nervousness on my mother’s part, some wine to calm nerves and then lots of laughing ! We will miss her Amanda xxxx
Brendan Morrison
Brendan Morrison
Over the past few years Margarita has been a wonderful addition to our New Hampshire "Julia Group" And last year Margarita spent 5 says with all of the group in Puerto Rico! We will all miss you . dearly. Peace. Brendan Morrison
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