Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Buckley Funeral Home - Asbury Park
Asbury Park, New Jersey
May 20, 1927 – Jan 30, 2021 (Age 93)
Margaret Kier Kerr Mansfield passed away on January 30, 2021 from complications of Covid19. Peggy was born on May 20,1927, in Newark, New Jersey. After graduating from Manasquan High School she married George Mansfield in 1947. Peggy loved to read, do needlepoint and take walks to the river in Neptune City. She worked as a waitress at Perkins Pancake House on the Asbury Circle with her sister and children. During her final years she was a resident of The Manor Nursing Home in Ocean Grove under the loving and attentive care of their staff of nurses and aides.
She is pre-deceased by her husband George and her sons, George and Scott as well as her sister Catherine and her brother Daniel. Margaret leaves behind her brother Andrew Murray and his wife Georgia as well as her daughters Gail Freeman, Linda Mansfield, Elizabeth Nickl, Judith Pantaleo and her son Daniel Mansfield. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private funeral is being held. Buckley Funeral Home, Asbury Park is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Read MoreThinking of you all as you celebrate your Mom’s life ~ thoughts and prayers are with you, and wishing you peace and comfort. With deepest sympathy and love.
Gail Sylvester
February 11, 2021 | Neptune City, NJ | Friend
For my entire self adopted extended family:
I will not pretend to compare my grief in the loss of your mom, but I assure you I do share in your loss, I share the grief.
Everything good in my life is a direct descendant of of her, her inherent good nature and generosity.
Scott will forever be referred to as my best friend. He in turn brought me Alison and Emily and the joy of them in my life.
Your mom changed the course of my life when she approached me about a chance for...
Rich (Buck) Altamura
February 06, 2021 | Brick, NJ | Friend
Dear Mansfield family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I have many fond memories of her over the years. She was a strong lady who was always there for her family. May she rest in peace. We send our love and condolences to you all.
Donna and Tim Roake
February 06, 2021 | Friend
Danny and family: May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
MaryAnn Smith
February 04, 2021 | Friend
Condolences to the Mansfield Family. RIP Mrs Mansfield
Nancy Vasseur
February 03, 2021 | Friend
Dear Mansfield family, so sorry for the loss of your mom. Thoughts and prayers to all. May she Rest In Peace. God Speed.
Ann Knee
February 03, 2021 | Neptune, NJ
