Inge Paul Stafford, a psychologist, educator, and philanthropist of Essex Fells, N.J., and Edgartown, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on April 23. She was 76.

Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell in New Jersey.

Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Ms. Stafford lived in North Caldwell before moving to Essex Fells in 1976.

Dr. Stafford had a private practice in psychology in Montclair, N.J. for 18 years. Before practicing, Ms. Stafford was a teacher in the Verona and West Essex, N.J. school systems.

A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Dickinson College of Carlisle, Pa., she received a master’s of teaching from Harvard University School of Education, a master’s in counseling from Montclair State University, and an EdD in psychology from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. She also received an honorary doctorate from Dickinson College.

Inge served on the board of trustees of Dickinson College for 22 years and retired as a trustee emeritus, having served as vice chairman for several years.

She was an ordained elder at the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell.

In addition to the great joy Inge took in spending time with her family, she was an avid gardener, with particular pride in her roses. She enjoyed boating with her husband, Jack, cruising the Atlantic seaboard from Maine to Florida, as well as traveling the world and reading.

Surviving are her beloved husband of 52 years, Jack; devoted daughters, Carolyn Stein and her husband, Eric, Jennifer Farrow and her husband, John, Christina Chapin and her husband, Jason, and Charlotte Stafford; a brother, George Paul; 12 cherished grandchildren, and four adored great-grandchildren; also, sisters in law Barbara Stafford, Susan Paul and Nancy Stafford and brother in law Gordon Stafford.