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Margaret DeFoe Obituary

Margaret 'Mugsie' (nee Andreski) DeFoe, age 91, died peacefully on May 15. She was the beloved daughter of Lawrence and Gertrude Andreski, both deceased, and the loving wife of A. Daniel DeFoe for 70 years. She grew up in Bay City, Michigan but lived most of her adult life in Berkley, Michigan. She was the devoted mother of Molly Macaulay (Robert) of St. Simon's Island, George and of Rev. Susan DeFoe Dunlap (Rev. Marshall) of Dearborn, Michigan. She was the adoring grandmother of Meggen and Emily Macaulay and of Dr. Daniel, Amalia, Elizabeth and Lawrence Dunlap. She was also the loving great-grandmother of Elizabeth, Margaret and Amelia Macaulay. 'Mugsie' was a wonderfully giving and loving person, always seeing the best in life and in people. She will be deeply missed. Funeral service Friday 11 a.m. at the Henry Ford Village Chapel (Ford Road and Greenfield), Dearborn. Visitation Friday 10 a.m. in the Edison Room at the Village. Interment Roseland Park Friday 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Berkley First United Methodist Church.
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Published by Daily Tribune from May 15 to May 16, 2013.

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May 17, 2013

Hi to All the Family: I'm so glad we had the nice visit with your Mom and Dad last Fall. She sure was a "lady" - all dressed up for lunch. I have my pictures. She was an inspiration for everyone. She will truly be missed.My prayers are with you all.
Love and God Bless - Peggy Gill

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