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Margaret Morrissey Obituary
She is survived by her son Stephen Morrissey and his daughters Kate (and husband Whit) and Amy and by her daughter Ellen Bernier; her son Michael and his wife Rebecca and their children Nolan and Emilia; her son Jeremy and girlfriend Tina and children Tyler, Caryn and Miah along with great-great granddaughter Cleo.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jeremiah Morrissey and two sisters, Laurie and Muriel.
Margaret was a former reporter for the Portsmouth Herald. She was a member of St. John's Church, the Seacoast Striders, the Guild at Strawbery Banke and the Portsmouth Athenaeum. She was a member at both the Portsmouth Country Club and the Wentworth Country Club where she was an avid golfer well into her 80's.
The family wishes to thank the amazing staff at the Edgewood Centre for all of their love and compassion throughout the years.
SERVICES: There will be no visiting hours and a private family service will be held at a later date. Visit: www.jvwoodfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest book. Arrangements are under the direction of J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Morrissey
May 3, 2020
You always are in my memories cousin Margaret. Know you are missed by Steven and Ellen and all your grandchildren. God Bless You!
Carolyn Beane
June 3, 2017
So sorry for your families loss of a great woman, mother and grandmother. I wish you comfort during this difficult time and to know she has found everlasting peace.
May 25, 2017
You know how I loved your Mom and all the thoughtful guidance she provided me as we were growing up. So many good memories of your Mom. She is at peace now. Hugs, Weslene Varney Molon
Cynthia Harriman
May 14, 2017
My warmest sympathy to Margaret's family. She was a shining role model for me when I first volunteered at the Athenaeum as a young adult: she was knowledgeable, kind, always dressed in her own classical style, never condescending. I remember thinking I would like to be like that...
Judy Price-Shaw
May 13, 2017
I will always remember growing up with Ellen on Thaxter Road, and the influence this wonderful woman had on my life. I remember how she always had information in her files to help me with a school project. I remember her as my Brownie and Girl Scout Leader. She was always encouraging the "Thaxter Road" girls to be all that we could be. I miss you Mrs. "M". Heartfelt prayers for Stephen, Ellen, their children, grandchildren and great child.
Lisa Manougian
May 13, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathleen Collyer
May 12, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Margaret was a wonderful lady and a great neighbor. She will be missed.
Mary Lou Ward and Kathleen Ward
Crystal Brackett
May 11, 2017
Ellen,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Sending my love to you during this difficult time.
May 11, 2017
Ellen and Steve,
Rick and I are so sad to hear of the passing of our wonderful cousin and your Mom. She always has been a special person in our lives. May God bless her as she joins all our family members in the land God has promised us. Will hope to join you when you have a family remembrance.
Bertha Rocray
May 11, 2017
My sympathy to the family. I knew Margaret in Portsmouth College Women's Club and at St. Johns. alovely lady and so well read. Bertha Rocray
Polly Varney Clemens
May 11, 2017
Ellen, I am so sorry about your Mom. My sympathy to you and your family
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