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MARGARET SMALL Obituary

SMALL, Margaret Catherine Age 81, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, at her residence. She was a longtime member of St. Peter Catholic Church and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a graduate of Indiana University with a B.S. in Nursing. Margaret's first love was family and being a mother and grandmother. She enjoyed many nursing positions and was involved with many clubs and community activities. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Donald; son, Michael; parents, Dr. Frank & Hazel Cayley; brother, Alvin Cayley; and sister, Frances Klee. Margaret is survived by her daughters & son-in-law, Donna & David Fitzgerald and Kathleen Baker; son, Mark Small; granddaughters, Rachel & Sarah Fitzgerald and Cayley Baker; many wonderful nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Saturday, August 8, 2020, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 6161 Chambersburg Road (Masks Required) with Father Ambrose Dobrozsi celebrant. Inurnment Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10 AM until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association in Margaret's memory. Funeral arrangements Marker & Heller Funeral Homes, Huber Heights Chapel.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Aug. 6, 2020.

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Mary Ann (Sullivan) Darin

July 31, 2022

I'm remembering your mom and the sorrow you felt a year ago. Hoping now that most tears are replaced by smiles and the the many memories you have a life shared with your mom. God bless.

Dennis & Sharon Sullivan

July 30, 2021

Fond memories of Margaret. She is missed as we celebrate the Anniversary of her passing

Mary Ann Schons

August 9, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Small Family. I have such wonderful memories of Margaret during our years growing up in the neighborhood together. She made our 4-H group so welcoming and always made events fun. She had a real gift for being kind to others and helping those in need. I can still remember her laugh. One thing is for sure....heaven has gained an angel and you will have a beloved family member looking out from you from heaven. May God give you all strength, comfort, and grace during this time.

John & Jean Schons

August 8, 2020

Dear Family, John & I send our Sincere Sympathy to you during this time of your Mother and Grandma going to her eternal reward. We knew Margaret from our church, being neighbors and our children growing up together. Margaret was a wonderful, kind and compassionate person and admired her greatly. Life changes made seeing each other less but we will always remember her in our hearts and prayers as well as her whole family. God bless all of you! Love, John and Jean Schons

Mary Ellen Smith

August 7, 2020

Margaret, friend of my youth, classmate of St. Vincent’s School of Nursing class of 1960.
We shared so many happy memories of our adventures and antics, major life decisions, the sad moments that we all experience, etc.
Over all these years we have remained in touch-63 yrs.. We managed occasionally to get together face to face as we raised our families. I have lived in many different states, but always return to Indianapolis most every year to visit my family, at those times I would stop to visit with Maggie.
We got in a little innocent mischief in our younger days and I am proud to say we never got caught and I regret nothing!
FLY HIGH MAGGIE!!!!

Neil Stevens

August 6, 2020

karen and I have had great memories of Margert and Donald espically when our daughter Sara got married and D onna and Kate your Daughters were in the wedding . May God Bless everyone in her family . Neil Stevens

Lisa Chaney

August 6, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Becky Figlestahler

August 6, 2020

Donna and girls I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a kind soul. I loved it when she used to come and pick up Sarah from school. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mrs. Figlestahler

American Heart Association

August 6, 2020

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

George & Pat Heidenescher

August 6, 2020

We were a neighbor of Margarets for a number of years while we were at 10 Wilmington Place and knew her as a beautiful person and she will be missed by so many. She was a wonderful person.
George and Pat Heidenescher

Dennis Sullivan

August 6, 2020

Margaret is the last of her generation and the family historian that will be dearly missed.
She was a joy to visit with and we are so thankful she was in our lives for so many years

Jerry Sullivan

August 6, 2020

We will miss Margaret . She was a joy to sit and talk to both in person and telephone, which we did often. Don and Margaret were both great people and we enjoyed their company . They are together now with their son. We will miss her ,but now know she’s at peace .

Scott Stirling

August 5, 2020

My thoughts go out to her friends and family at this time

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St. Peter Catholic Church

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5844 Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH 45424

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