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MARGARET PALMER Obituary
MARGARET JONES PALMER (Age 96)
On Friday, August 23, 2013, of Bethesda, MD, formerly of Savannah, GA. Beloved wife of the late Ambassador Joseph Palmer II; mother of Joseph (Sharon) Palmer, Heather (Jafar) Jafari and Thomas (Joan) Palmer; sister of C. Gordon (Nancy) Jones. Also survived by eight grandchildren, Jamal, Tamsyn, Summer, Jesse, Katya, Josh, Ashley, and Tom, Jr. and five great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's Rock Creek Episcopal Church, Rock Creek Church Rd. & Webster St., NW, Washington, DC, on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. Private Interment at Rock Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Children's Inn at NIH, 7 West Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Martha Cardon Irmer
September 6, 2013
"Aunt" Margaret was a wonderful, loving presence in my life for as long as I can remember. Her positive attitude and sense of humor lit up a room and those around her. She was smart, loving and funny and a great conversationalist. I remember the excitement when my Mom, her dearest friend, would read her letters from Uncle Joe's diplomatic posts. They would come on thin, airmail paper and would be filled with incredible descriptions of live abroad. Best of all, we always knew they would soon be back in the neighborhood and that the two families have time together before the next assignment. After my Mom passed away and as I became an adult Aunt Margaret became a treasured friend to me too and to my Dad. She was a link to my family's early days but also very much a woman who moved with the times, enriching the lives of those lucky enough to know her with her wisdom and special point of view. I will miss her very much. I send my love and prayers to Joe, Heather and Tom and to their families.
Moe Jafari
August 28, 2013
Margaret was the rock of the family, she always made you smile and always could look at me and know just the right thing to say. Will truly miss her and will never forget the positive impact she had on me. Our condolences to all and lots of happy memories to share.
Cris Hart
August 27, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Know that Margaret is reunited with her loving husband and they are sharing a new life with our Loving Father. Love you
Andrew McAleer
August 27, 2013
Tom and Joan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Andy and Barbara McAleer
Tamsyn Ryan-McLaren
August 27, 2013
I feel so lucky to have 37 years of stories, life lessons and love bestowed upon me by my grandmother. She will be missed each and every day! I love you Granni...always and forever:-)
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