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Margaret Kabaniec Obituary

Margaret C. (Madden) Kabaniec, age 91, formerly of Erving passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield. She was born in Lewiston, Maine on April 2, 1933, the daughter of Daniel and Margaret (Kavanaugh) Madden. Margaret attended Turners Falls High School. Margaret worked at Deerfield Academy in the housekeeping department until her retirement. Margaret loved her family; she was a devoted wife and mother, and family was truly her life. She leaves a daughter, Sandra Kabaniec of Turners Falls, MA; a son, Chester Kabaniec, Jr. and his partner Jack Knapp of Venice, FL; a grandson Corey of Worcester; four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her beloved husband Chester J. Kabaniec, Sr. (2011), her brother Henry J. Madden (2022), sister-in-law Mary Louise Madden (2018). A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday 12/10 at 10am at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 84 K Street, Turners Falls. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Turners Falls. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association. A special thanks to the nurses, CNA's and aides at Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility and Pioneer Valley Hospice of Greenfield, MA. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kostanski Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Margaret C. (Madden) Kabaniec, please visit our floral store.

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Published by Franklin County Now on Nov. 26, 2024.

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Marita Hutchinson

December 13, 2024

Dear Sandy and TJ,
Was sad to learn of your Moms passing. She was a lovely lady and it´s so hard to loose your Mom. God bless you through this difficult time. Marita (Broughan) Hutchinson

Roberta Pastorello

December 7, 2024

Dear Sandra, I was very sad to hear of your dear mother´s passing. I remember spending playdates at your house when we were in elementary school. Your mom was always so sweet and a friend to my mother. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your brother. With Deepest Sympathy, Roberta Kiley Pastorello/Fitchburg

Peg Call

December 6, 2024

Margaret was so fun to listen to talk about all her Turner Falls memories. She loved her family with a strong Irish heart.

Claudia

December 4, 2024

Prayers to your family - and rest in peace to you, Margaret.

Nancy Felton

December 4, 2024

Sandy so sorry for your loss. You and your brother are in my prayers.

Mary McLellan

December 4, 2024

Godspeed, Margaret. I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers.

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