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Margaret Greenler Meader Brisson

Margaret Brisson Obituary

80, of Plaistow, NH and formerly of Georgetown died Nov 12, 2007 at her home. Margaret was born in Boxford the daughter of the late William J. Sr and Mabel (Hill) Greenler. She was educated at Emmanuel College and Salem State College, she then became an elementary teacher in the town of Georgetown for 23 years. While living in Georgetown she was a member of St. Mary's Parish and of its Women's Club, a member of the Historical Society, a member of the Democratic Committee, and a trustee of Harmony Cemetery. She was also a member of the Haverhill Country Club. Margaret was pre-deceased by her husbands, Paul M. Meader of 51 years and Judge Norman Brisson. She is survived by her children Jane Barry and her husband Michael of Plaistow, NH, Nancy Torney and her husband Terry of Palm Harbor, FL and David Meader and his wife Stephanie of Plaistow, NH, grandchildren Jason and Colleen Petrou, Sarah and Michael Torney and Zachary Meader, sisters Mary Christian of N.C., Helen McLaughlin of Boxford and a brother Dr John Greenler of Middleton. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 AM at St. Mary's Church. A private burial will be in Harmony Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends may call on Friday from 5 to 8 PM at the Merton E. Roberts Jr and Conte Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, GEORGETOWN, MA 01833. Memorial contributions may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, One Bulfinch Place, 2nd floor, Boston, MA 02114. For directions or to leave on-line condolences, please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 14, 2007.

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Rich Christian

November 18, 2007

Nancy, David, and Jane:

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Peg, My prayers are with you during this difficult time of loss of yuur Mom. She made everone around her feel at home and happy around her for so many years.

God Bless

janet power

November 17, 2007

To Jane, Nancy and David, My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. I have so many fond memories from North Street, Playing with all the neighborhood kids at your house. What I remember most of your mother is what an attractive and intelligent woman she was. And that she drove us around in that blue v.w.bug. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Fondly, Janet

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