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BORKLAND, MARGARET M. "PEGGY" 95 - of Gladwyne, Pa, formally of Villanova and Avalon, NJ, wife of 66 years to the late Leonard A. Borkland died Sunday Nov. 17th 2013. Peggy was a member of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church for 53 years. She was a Kappa Kappa Gamma for 75 years. She had a long history of volunteerism; Bryn Mawr Hospital aide for eight years, Cape Regional Medical Center Auxiliary for 25 years, President in 1985. She was a member of the Avalon Garden Club & Avalon Book Club. She enjoyed golf until age 80. Upon moving to Waverly Heights, she continued her lifelong passion of playing bridge and socializing with old and new friends. Most of all she loved and supported her family. She is survived by her son, Donald Borkland (Kathy) of Winston Salem, NC; Cherrill Borkland of Woodbine, NJ; three granddaughters, Sloan Curren (Mike) of Pittsburgh, PA, Megan Batykefer (Dave) of Pittsburgh, PA, Jennifer DelBeato (Joey) of Woodbine, NJ; and seven great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Cradle 2049 Ridge Ave., Evanston, Il, 60201. A private service will be held at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church.
Published by The Press of Atlantic City from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2013.

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George Brady

December 3, 2013

Don & Kathy:
Joan and I just wanted to say that we're sorry for your loss.

Robert DeLong

November 29, 2013

Dear Don, Cherrill and family,
May the memory of Peggy's life be a blessing to your family always.

john mckeever

November 26, 2013

Don and Kathy
so sorry to hear about Mom.A great lovely woman who lived a full and wonderful life.Our deepest sympathy and Love.
John & Vicki

November 26, 2013

Don & Kathy:

Gretchen and I extend our condolences to you and your family on the passinbg of your mother. She was a wonderful woman who lived a long and full life. Having lost both of our mothers over the past 2 1/2 years we know what you are going through. You know it is inevitable, but you are never ready for when it actually happens.

Love to all.

Bill & Gretchen

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