Margaret-Clinkscales-Obituary

Margaret Clinkscales

Bridgeport, Connecticut

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Clinkscales, MargaretMargaret "Peggy" Clinkscales, age 78, of Trumbull, died at St. Vincent's Hospital on Friday, January 22, 2016. She was a devoted wife of 53 years to her late husband Alvin, mother to Keith (Gia), Norma and Erik, and grandmother to Robel. She was born in Bridgeport, CT to...

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An Educator among Educators. Leader among Leaders. The seeds that "Peggy" has sown will always be fruitful especially in the Magnet Schools in Bridgeport, Connecticut ! It was a pleasure to have worked with and known her.

To the Clinkscales family,

Our condolences for your lost; may God's peace give you comfort and keep you lifted in His divine presence.

My family and I will keep you in prayer though this difficult time.

Pamela White & family,

Dearest Family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathies.
When I was a young girl, my Dear Mother, Dr M Gloria Maina and Peggy were the closest of friends. I can remember going over and spending time at her home, going fishing with Alvin and having the honor to watch his games. There are many fond memories with us all together. That friendship lasted a lifetime. As years passed, I then had the opportunity to teach in the same school. Peggy always had that beautiful smile and genuine...

One of the best teachers in the city of bpt high horizons

Mrs. Clinkscales was a tough and great teacher at High Horizons, I'll never forget her. Best wishes to her family.
Lisa Wisniewski Vogele High Horizons '84

My sympathy and condolences.

Peggy was among the warmest people I've ever known. She would embrace you with all that generous spirit and spectacular vitality. If I saw her once every ten years it was a lot. And yet I expect to miss for a very long time.

Dear Clinkscale kids,
Your mother was such an amazing person. Oddly, I had a dream the night before my mother told me of Peggy's passing of the three of us as children playing tag in the old bath houses at Westport's Compo beach. I am a teacher now, and reading about your Mother's career leaves me awestruck. My sincerest condolences.
Leah Creatura

Mrs. Clinkscales was one of my favorite teachers. She was caring and supportive of us students. Her style and grace made a strong impression on me. I think of her often and always fondly. My deepest condolences go out to her family and friends.