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Margaret Lindsey Obituary

MARGARET R. LINDSEY, 85, OF POTTSTOWN Margaret R. (Burton) Lindsey, 85, of Charlotte Street, Pottstown, PA, widow of Howard Lindsey, died peacefully Monday at home. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harold Burton and the late Elizabeth (Costello) Burton. Margaret lived in various places, Montana; Seattle WA; Hawaii, and Loxley Al, to name just a few. Most recently returning to Pottstown for the last years of her life, where she resided with son, Michael, and granddaughter, Lindsey. Margaret is survived by three sons, Michael P. Geisinger, Pottstown; Wayne H. Geisinger, Loxley, AL, and James E. Lindsey (Cissy) Ft. Lauderdale, FL; four daughters, Wendy L. Geisinger, Lansdale; Kristy L. Pantil, Theodore, AL; Maryanne Geisinger, Boyertown, and Lorraine Boosey, Scotland, UK; three brothers, Harold Burton (Virginia) San Jose, CA; James Burton (Lou), Herford, and Martin Burton (Dorothy) Germainia, PA; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Jean, wife of the late Thomas Woods, of Virginia. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Schumacher & Benner Funeral Home & Crematory, at 359 King St. in Pottstown. Our web site exists to serve the friends and family of the deceased. Go to http://www.schumacherandbenner.com to extend sympathies and access additional service details.

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Published by The Mercury from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2013.

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Bonnie Treml

May 13, 2013

Aunt Lindy was the best. She will be missed. Hope you are with all your friends and loved ones.
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Bonnie

April 18, 2013

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom she was a great person and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family Fran and Harriet Blake

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