MaryAnn Florence, 78, of Lawrenceville, formerly of Princeton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.

MaryAnn was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 1, 1931, the only child of Thomas and Gladys Ibberson. Raised in Excelsior, Minnesota, she was a graduate of St. Mary's Hall, Class of 1949. She also attended the University of Minnesota until she left for a career in fashion.

Besides being a devoted mother and homemaker, MaryAnn was an active member of the Present Day Club of Princeton, the Trinity Episcopal Church Altar Guild and was a sustaining member of The Junior League. She volunteered at the Princeton University Art Museum. She was a docent giving tours and lecturing on the treasures of the museum. In her leisure time, MaryAnn enjoyed collecting art, music and traveling with friends.

Mrs. Florence is survived by her loving children and their spouses, John and Colleen Florence of Norfolk, MA, Stacy Florence Carney of Princeton, NJ, Lisa and Ross Dik of Worcester, MA, Thomas and Megan Florence of Denver, CO and Elizabeth and Lee Beck of Skillman, NJ. She also is survived by her 13 beloved grandchildren.

A memorial service is planned for 4:00PM, Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ.

Memorial contributions, in her memory, can be made to Trinity Episcopal Church in Princeton.