Margaret L. Whalen

Margaret Whalen Obituary

Whalen, Margaret L.
Avon: Died on October 17, 2007. A woman of ageless, timeless beauty and generosity who would never forgive us if we publish her age. Margaret was well-beloved by many in this area and many more in Mexico where she and her husband Daniel ("Wish") founded and ran medical missions for the very poorest in the outskirts of Guadalajara and Monterey. She selflessly loved and cared for her people without bounds, and continued her mission work long after Daniel's death in 1985. She is survived by great-nephew, Michael Willams (Kristen Kessler) of Rochester; sisters, Irene Harris of Rochester, Rosalie (John) Hicks of Seneca Castle, NY, Anna Goldstone of Geneva and many friends whose lives she changed.
Friends are invited to call Saturday, 2-4 PM Only, Sunday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home, 350 Genesee St., Avon. Her Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 10 AM at St. Agnes Church, Avon. Interment, Oakridge Cemetery, Lima. An Ecumenical Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 26, 2007 at 11:30 AM at the Immanuel Baptist Church, 815 Park Ave., Rochester, NY. In lieu of flowers, Margaret would much prefer that contributions be made to Mission St. Martin de Porres, c/o Immanuel Baptist Church, 815 Park Ave., Rochester, NY 14607.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Whalen

5 Entries

LYDIA COLON-LEBRON

October 29, 2007

WHEN I READ THAT MY DEAR FRIEND MARGARET WHALEN HAD PASSED AWAY, I HAD TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
I WAS CAUGHT BY SURPRISE ABOUT HER PASSING WHILE READING THE DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE ON LINE.
THE NEWS UPSET ME SO VERY MUCH..THAT I COMPLETELY FORGOT TO MENTION A WONDERFUL ANECDOTE ABOUT SWEET MARGARET.
IT SHOWS ALL OF US WHAT A GREAT LADY SHE WAS. MARGARET USED TO WEAR LOTS OF JEWELERY..ESPECIALLY FROM MEXICO.
I WAS 14 YRS OLD, AND I LOVED JEWELERY. I ALWAYS ASKED HER IF I COULD TRY THEM ON. SHE ALWAYS SAID OF COURSE! AND, WOULD LET ME WEAR THEM WHILE THEY VISITED.
WHEN IT WAS TIME FOR HER TO LEAVE, I DID NOT NOT NEED TO BE REMINDED TO GIVE THEM BACK. I WAS JUST TOO HAPPY TO BE ABLE TO SHOW OFF SUCH BEAUTIFUL JEWELERY..EVEN IF IT WAS FOR A LITTLE WHILE.
ONE DAY, SHE WAS WEARING A BEAUTIFUL TURQUOISE BRACELET. SHE HAD BROUGHT IT FROM MEXICO, AND OF COURSE I WANTED TO TRY IT ON. SHE, BEING THE GREAT LADY THAT SHE WAS..LET ME USE IT.
I JUST LOVED THE WAY IT LOOKED ON MY WRIST. THEN, IT WAS TIME FOR HER AND DANIEL TO GO HOME. THEY SAID THEIR GOOD-BYES TO MY PARENTS, AND MY OTHER SIBLINGS.
WHEN SHE WENT TO KISS ME GOOD-BYE I KNEW I HAD TO GIVE BACK THE BRACELET. I WAS TAKING IT OFF..AND TO MY BIG SURPRISE SHE TOOK MY HAND IN HERS..AND SAID, THIS IS FOR YOU. BUT, I SAID NO I CAN'T..THIS IS YOURS. THEN SHE SAID, NOW IT'S YOURS!! I STARTED TO CRY, AND SHE HUGGED ME, AND TOLD ME TO NEVER LOSE IT, AND TO REMEMBER HER EVERYTIME I LOOKED AT IT. I TOLD HER THAT I WAS GOING TO WEAR IT ALL THE TIME, AND THAT I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE IT.

NOW, I AM TERRIBLY SADDENED, BECAUSE I LOST MY FAVORITE BRACELET. THAT SPECIAL GIFT I RECEIVED FROM A VERY SPECIAL LADY. NOW..I WISH I STILL HAVE IT, SO I COULD WEAR IT, AND KNOW SHE WAS SMILING AT ME FROM HEAVEN. MARGARET WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART, AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED WITH LOVE. REST IN PEACE SWEET LADY.......
YOUR FRIEND,

rosalie hicks

October 25, 2007

my sister was a monument that will stand and live forever in every one who knew her.She raised me till i was 12 years of age.A very well educated person who will live in my heart forever,whom will not be forgotten.Her baby sister ,BABE

Lydia Colon-LeBron

October 21, 2007

My deepest condolences to all the family of Margaret Whalen.
We met Mr. and Mrs. Whalen in 1959, a year after we moved to Rochester, New York from Puerto Rico. They soon bacame like family members.
My parents who went home with the Lord eight years ago..were always happy to have them in our homes and in our lives. Maragaret helped my mom with English lessons. I became very closed to her too. She always spoke to us about the love of God, and the Scriptures.
I know we were blessed for having the great honor of knowing these two wonderful human beings. For some unexplained reason we lost contact, but I always thought about them with much love. When I saw her Obituary in the newspaper I was overcome with GREAT sadness.
If I had known she was still living in Avon..I would have done my best to visit her. I am now living in Florida, but I have gone to Rochester almost every year to visit my family. I would've loved to see this GREAT LADY one more time. Now she and Daniel will be together with my parents in Heaven, and I have faith that someday I will see them too. I will always treasure the great memories I have of Margaret and Daniel.

Rest in peace...Dear Friend.

Karr

October 19, 2007

When I worked at Avon home i met Margret awwww I was instantly attached too her. We would have the best talks.Not one complaint she would have. She seen good in everyone. Wish I knew her in her early years,you can tell she was a busy woman and I know I couldnt keep up with her! My prayers go to her family. May God Bless you all. I still think of her and Im sure many people that she has touched do too.

Sylvia Mezzina

October 19, 2007

Margaret was, as my sister called her, a beautiful woman. I last saw her in August and first saw her approximately two years ago while visiting my Father. She was always smiling. May her soul rest in peace - she is in a better place.

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