1941
2019
Margaret E. Kijanka
of Chelmsford; 77
CHELMSFORD - Margaret E. (Hartley) Kijanka, 77, of Chelmsford, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Genesis Westford House after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Mitchell (Mike) A. Kijanka with whom she celebrated their Fifty Fifth Wedding Anniversary last June.
A daughter of the late Joseph E. Hartley and the late Ellen M. (Murphy) Hartley, she was born November 5, 1941, in Lowell, and received her education in the local schools.
For most of her lifetime, she made her home in the Highlands of Lowell where she raised her family. Since 1991 she made her home in Chelmsford and was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, where she was a Eucharistic minister, and a member of the Holy Rosary Sodality.
Margaret worked as a lending Administrator for Fleet Bank for seven years prior to her retirement.
Family was her top priority and she loved getting together for dinners or celebrations and cherished spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed bowling and sewing.
In addition to her loving husband, Mike, she is survived by her daughters, Joanne O'Loughlin and her husband, Michael, of Nashua, Barbara E. McLaughlin and her husband, John, of Waltham, Patricia E. Hill and her husband, Gregory, of Chelmsford, and Brenda E. Plunkett and her husband, John, of Chelmsford; her grandchildren, Samantha O'Loughlin, Kathleen, John Joseph Jr and Matthew McLaughlin, Erin, Megan, and James Hill, Joshua, Kayleigh, Miles, and Lorelei Plunkett; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her seven siblings: Alice Degnan, Ann DiBiase, Robert Hartley, Joseph Hartley, Mary Kittredge, Eleanor Beaudoin and Martha Hartley.
Her family would like to thank the staff at the Westford House for the exceptional care they provided.
KIJANKA - YOU ARE INVITED TO HER CALLING HOURS FROM 2 UNTIL 6 P.M. ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10th. ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11th, YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN HER FUNERAL AT 10 A.M. FROM THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL 978-458-6816. HER FUNERAL MASS WILL BE OFFERED AT ST. MARY CHURCH, 25 NORTH ROAD, CHELMSFORD AT 11 A.M.
BURIAL WILL BE HELD PRIVATELY.
E-CONDOLENCE SITE WWW.MCDONOUGHFUNERALHOME.COM.
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Mike it was such a pleasure to get to know you and Margaret. She certainly was a treasure. You loved her and it showed in all you did for her while she was in Westford House. May she rest in eternal peace. My Aunt Carol Riopelle is in there.
Sorry for your loss, Janice Renaud, and Missy Ritchey
Missy Ritchey
February 25, 2019
hi patty brenda barbara and joanne i am so sorry for your loss I remember how special your mum was i know she is in heaven!!! u r wonderful and taught me about unconditional love all my thoughts and prayers are with u
sheila quirk
February 11, 2019
Knowing the Kijanka daughters for years and meeting Margaret and Mike and the families during their 50th celebration and more, you can see the love and dedication they all have for one another. They are a wonderful family. Our heartfelt thoughts are with all of you.
Melissa (Knott) Wong
February 10, 2019
a loved one
February 9, 2019
Joanne and Family,
Joanne I was very saddened to read of your Mother's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Mary Donnelly
(Sycamore)
February 7, 2019
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