Marjorie L. (Ovoian) Sluter

Marjorie L. (Ovoian) Sluter, 74, of Rumford, also of Johns Island, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023. She was the beloved wife of David A. Sluter nearly fifty-three years.

Born in Whitinsville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Rose V. (Markarian) Ovoian.

She was a force; a shining light; loyal friend; challenger of insincerity, pretense and platitudes; inquisitive personal questioner of whoever she met; lover of romance novels and movies; accomplished fearless artist; Nantucket basket weaver; adventurous traveler and sender of warm personal notes. Marjorie was a semi-passionate golfer and was known to conceal fireball whiskey in her golf bag to celebrate a birdie. She scored an Eagle on #2 and won the 2017 Wannamoisett Country Club Ladies Member-Member Championship.

Above all else, Marge valued her family and embraced her roles as Wife, Mom, Grandma, Sister, and Daughter. Marjorie was a constant presence at all her son's various activities. She served as a "second mother" to her children's friends, happily feeding them when they frequently dropped by the house unannounced.

Marjorie grew up in South Attleboro, Massachusetts. She graduated from Westfield State College, where she met the love of her life, Dave. Together, they founded New England Construction. Marge initiated a corporate culture where employees, clients, network partners and subcontractors became an extension of the family. Embracing the "NEC Family" remains a core value of the business today. Marge dedicated her retirement to caring for her parents and spending time with her close family and friends.

Along with her husband, she is survived by three loving sons, Steven D. Sluter and his spouse, Pam, of Greenville, Ethan P. Sluter and his spouse, Tabitha, of Providence and Matthew A. Sluter and his spouse, Kimberly, of Seekonk; beloved grandchildren, Isabelle, Bethany, Gabriella, Gloria, Aram, Jack, Angelo, Luke and Charlie; a brother Robert Ovoian and his spouse, Valerie Welch, of North Attleboro and special nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Funeral Liturgy on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church, 402 Broadway, Providence. Burial in the family plot will follow at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church, 402 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 would be appreciated.

Arrangements are entrusted to William W. Tripp Funeral Home, Pawtucket. www.TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com