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Margaret Brackin Obituary
AGE: 79 • Wilmington
Margaret N. Brackin (Nourse), age 79, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2016, with her loving family by her side. Born in Baton Rouge, LA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Sarah Nourse.
Margaret was a graduate of Conrad High School Class of 1954. She married the love of her life, Richard A. Brackin, in 1954 in Hawaii, where he was stationed in the U.S. Navy. As an only child, Margaret always wanted to have lots of children. In addition to being a loving mother to her four children, she was lovingly known as "Mar-Mar" to the many children she took care of as a childcare provider in her home through the years. At age 59, she went back to school to become a CNA with St. Francis Home Care, where she enjoyed being a caregiver to her elderly patients.
Margaret's greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family. She was an awesome homemaker and great cook, who loved hosting the holidays and Sunday family dinners. Some of her favorite memories were traveling with her husband and family to Hawaii and New Orleans to celebrate their wedding anniversaries. Margaret will be remembered for her unconditional love for everyone. She was an animal lover and loved her pets. In her spare time, Margaret loved to read.
Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Richard; her children, Susan B. MacDonald (John), Stephen L. Brackin (Jo Ellen), Linda B. Jones (Thomas) and Thomas J. Brackin; her 9 grandchildren, Cameron Powers, Christopher Carlton, Caitlin Grant, Erin Brackin, Michael MacDonald, Alex Carlton, James MacDonald, Thomas J. Brackin, Jr., and Colin Brackin, as well as 6 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Margaret's Life will be held on Monday, February 22, at 11 AM at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Rd., Wilmington, DE, where family and friends may visit beginning at 10 AM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Seasons Hospice, 220 Continental Drive, Newark, DE 19713.
To offer condolences, visit www.dohertyfh.com 302-999-8277.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Brackin
Steve H. Smyk
February 22, 2016
Tom and family, Sandi and I were so sorry to hear of your mothers death. Sandi is under the weather right now or we would have come up to pay our respects. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Joseph Cann
February 21, 2016
I'm sorry to hear of Margie's passing.Great memories. May she rest in peace....
Joe Cann
Patti Atkins
February 21, 2016
So Sorry to hear of your loss My thought and prays to you and your Family
Margaret Slocomb
February 21, 2016
Dear Dick, Susan, Stephen, Linda, and Tommy, and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you bury your loved one. Margaret was a wonderful neighbor to all of us in Sherwood Park and we to miss her. God's rich blessing to all of you.
Love and Peace,
The Slocomb Family
Karen and Scott Rice
February 21, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brackin Family through this sad time. Mar-Mar was the best childcare provider...we have so many childhood memories of her and spending time with the whole Brackin Family...so many stories to tell. Her home was our home away from home. She impacted our lives as young children and we will always remember her!
February 20, 2016
She was a wonderful person all the way through, and helped a lot with Conrad early reunions. Condolences Sue Shoemaker
February 19, 2016
A special lady and special family thanks for memories that we all reflect on as parents and now grand parents. You showed us how it should be with such little effort just a lot of love.
You are always in our hearts. Danielli Bri Bri Norma and Dale Bleacher.
Danielle Bleacher Coyne
February 19, 2016
I have such great memories of my time spent with MarMar. I'm so sorry to hear this news. She will missed.
Linda Schiavi
February 19, 2016
Lovely lady.Fondly remembered.wonderful son Tommy.She loved her family.
February 19, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Although we only met her twice we will always remember how she welcomed us into the family. That means so much to us. Such a warm, loving woman.
Dolores and Andy Covert
Ryan Cook (Burns)
February 19, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of "Mar-Mar" passing. I have so many happy memories of spending my days at her home as a child. She was such a wonderful person!
Claire DeAngelis Abrams
February 19, 2016
So sorry for your loss. My parents and I were neighbors of Mr. & Mrs. Nourse when they lived on Limestone Road.
Tina Shimp
February 19, 2016
She was a very loved Person especially by the children she used to take care of.
My Son Stephen Cathcart spent many years under her care.She will be very much. missed.
Eileen Schaal
February 19, 2016
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman. I will be praying for all of your family. I'm sure her and
Mom have lots to catch up on. Love you Marmar
Lenie
Julie Rassias
February 19, 2016
I have so many great memories of Mar Mar! She will be missed. Much love to the whole Brackin family during this difficult time.
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