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Margaret Lia Obituary
Binghamton - Margaret "Peggy" Lia of Binghamton, NY, died May 9, 2020, at the age of 95. Margaret was born on July 12, 1924, in London, England, to Kate and Harry Pull. Margaret worked as a stenographer when her company was moved from London to the countryside for the duration of World War II. It was there that she met and fell in love with Albert Lia, a US Army serviceman, whose troops were preparing for the Invasion of Normandy. During Albert's time in Europe, they corresponded by mail and after the war he proposed in a letter. Soon she was emigrating to America to become his war bride and their loving marriage lasted 60 years. She was a wonderful homemaker, mom, and friend.
Margaret, with her best friends Lillian Jones and Doris Simielo, started the English Club to socialize and support other war brides and eventually any English women immigrating to our area. Her friends were many, but her closest and most caring were, Victoria Horton, who visited her regularly for the last 5 years in assisted living and nursing care, and Doris Simielo who checked up on her by phone as often as she could.
Margaret belonged to the First Ward Senior Center in her later years, and her knitting skills helped stock the craft store and many a craft sale. Margaret was pre-deceased by her husband Albert in 2007, and her brother-in-law Desmond Trudgett. She is survived by her children: Dennis Lia (Sue), Hudson, MA, Raymond Lia (Pam), Auburn, NY, and Diane Lia (Tung-Sing Chong), Binghamton, NY; 5 grandchildren: Jennifer Lia (Rob Bartholomew), Jeff Lia (Allison), Kate Borrello (Joel), Vincent Chong, and Laura Chong; and 5 great grandchildren: Liam, Patrick, and Kellan Lia, and Cole and Georgia Borrello. She is also survived by her siblings: Beryl Trudgett, Douglas Pull (Eileen), Kathleen Henthorne (Cedric), and many nieces and nephews in England and the US. Special appreciation to the staff at both Fairview Good Shepherd Assisted Living and Susquehanna Nursing Home. A memorial mass will be celebrated at SS Cyril and Methodius Church at a later date. Please consider a donation to the American Civic Association, 131 Front Street, Binghamton, NY, 13905. ARRANGEMENTS ARE BY THE MIKESKA FUNERAL HOME-161 CLINTON STREET BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK.
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Victoria Horton
May 9, 2023
Peggy dear old friend you are in my heart and will never be forgotten. You were so special and missed every day .
Connie Barnes
August 13, 2020
Dear Diane, I'm so sorry for your loss. A mom's passing leaves a mark that is lessened only by the beautiful life and legacy she left behind.
Penney Belcher
July 25, 2020
Diane, I am sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you and your family
Karen O'Neil
June 17, 2020
The O'Neil family sends condolences to the Lia Family. I had not seen Aunt Peggy in so many years, as a child I loved the way her accent sounded and she was a very beautiful lady. May she rest in peace with Uncle Albert and the rest of the Lia family.
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Peggy Semmler
June 8, 2020
I grew up in the neighborhood. I delivered the paper to Mr and Mrs Lia. They were such nice people always good to us kids. My best friend Evie lived in the front house and Mrs Lia used to bake us cookies and other goodies. All the neighborhood kids used the stairs that led to Canny's to cut through the yard. I miss those days, May God wrap you in his arms to comfort you in this time of sorrow, She is in heaven with with her husband and living in glory.
Kathy cannon
June 7, 2020
My daughter and I planted a white rhododendron in your mothers honor in her yard Kathy Cannon
Ed Seraydarian
June 6, 2020
Dennis and Ray, Im so sorry to hear about your moms passing. You are in my thoughts
Donna Dykeman
May 18, 2020
The Praefke family is sending our condolences. So very sorry for the loss of Aunt Peggy. Thinking and praying for your family at this time.
Victoria Horton
May 17, 2020
She was a special lady in every sense. A dear friend and fellow brit. Loving strong and kind . I always felt a connection to Peggy from the beginning, she so reminded me of my own mother. Will miss her always . Happy shes back withher Albert again.
Kathy Cannon
May 17, 2020
rs. Lia sold me her home in 2008 and as we work in the gardens we think of her and Mr. Lia aid the time. God Bless
penny pudiak
May 16, 2020
Rest in Peace dear Aunt Peggy. Penny Pudiak
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