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Margaret Coltey Obituary
She was born on Dec. 21, 1935, to Harry and Mildred (Douglas) Fillmore in Middletown. She married Maurice (Rick) Coltey at the age of 15, and together raised four sons. She was predeceased by her husband and sons, Michael and Scott, and sister, Arline. She is survived by her son, Maurice (Rick), and his wife, Vivian, of Manchester; son, Daniel of Vernon; grandchildren, Kimberly, Natalie, Damien, Amanda, Jennifer, and Cassy; nine great-grandchildren; and her niece, Patty. She also leaves behind her lifelong friend, Joan Davis of Vernon.
Graveside services will be held on April 17 at 11 a.m. in East Cemetery in Manchester, where her ashes will be joined with Rick's and they will be laid to rest together. A gathering will be immediately following at the British American Club, 73 Maple St., Manchester.
Memorial donations can be made in her name to Masonicare Partners Hospice, 111 Founders Plaza, Suite 200, East Hartford, CT 06108.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Coltey
Pat & Mike Gagnon
April 21, 2013
WE were sorry to hear about Pegs passing.
We thought alot of her and liked her very much. We will never forget her.
Our prays are with her and its good to know where she is she is in good hand.
Mike Gagnon
April 16, 2013
We are very sorry about the loss of Aunt Peggy. She was a special lady and we will miss her. Sorry we can't be there for services as we are away. We will be thinking about all of you. Love, Mike, Carmela and the girls.
Kathy Coltey
April 13, 2013
My prayer are with the family and god Auntie Peggy. Love Kathy, Gerald, Jean Coltey. We will miss you.
sharon spann
April 12, 2013
so sad to hear of peg passisng on...she was a wonderful person as well as rick..we had so many good times with them...a friend foreever
sharon spann
April 10, 2013
Rick and Dan,
So sorry to hear about Mom's passing. My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow
Georgia Johns-Hickey
April 10, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Edward Wormley
April 10, 2013
To Dan Coltey, Amanda Coltey,Jennifer Owens,Cassy Griswold, and Family, it was an honor to have met your mother, and grandmother and sharing some happy moments with her. My condolences to all of you, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Dan, on April 6 of this year God was picking plants for his garden and he needed a rose, I guess he picked the most beautiful flower of the day when he chose Margaret, be strong my brother.
Edward Wormley
April 10, 2013
To Dan Coltey, Amanda Coltey,Jennifer Owens,Cassy Griswold, and Family, it was an honor to have met your mother, and grandmother and sharing some happy moments with her. My condolences to all of you, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Dan, on April 6 of this year God was picking plants for his garden and he needed a rose, I guess he picked the most beautiful flower of the day when he chose Margaret, be strong my brother.
April 9, 2013
Rick and Vivian,
We want you both to know that we are thinking about you during this difficult time.
Rick and Carla Squire
Ruth & Ted Strass
April 9, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families in your time of grief. May your memories of better times bring you comfort.
Angela Drouin
April 9, 2013
The family of Peggy Coltey,
It has been an honor to work with you. Through your eyes I can see what a truly special woman Peggy was and how much you loved her. Thank you for sharing your memories with me.
Best regards,
Angela Drouin, Funeral Director
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