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Margaret with family.beautiful woman with fabulous family... we all remember a gracious elegant and determined mother.!!
Sharon oneil
November 08, 2023 | Family


Canton, Connecticut
Feb 19, 1929 – Nov 11, 2013 (Age 84)
Margaret Merkley Withey of Canton, passed away peacefully in the company of her family at the home of her son Jeff on Monday, (November 11, 2013). Beloved wife of the late Lawrence M. "Larry" Withey, Margaret was born in Roanoke, VA on February 19, 1929 to Leona Merkley and Dr. Booker Lee. She...
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Margaret with family.beautiful woman with fabulous family... we all remember a gracious elegant and determined mother.!!
Sharon oneil
November 08, 2023 | Family
I remember her smile..her wit...her deep love of her family and her gracious presence...and how brave and selfless she was, even at the end she reached out her hand and embraced her the future ...and so much more...my heart and love goes out to you her family
sharon oneil
November 19, 2013 | Palm Beach, FL
Jeff, Mary and family, While I never had the privilege of knowing your mother, she sounds like an amazing women. Sorry for your loss.
Brian, Cathy, Laura, Rachel and Heather Marvin
Cathy Marvin
November 16, 2013 | Colchester, CT
Sorry to hear of your loss-
I knew your Mom and Dad from the old "Holiday health" gym in Avon- They were wonderful people, and will always be fondly remembered-
Matt Stuart
November 16, 2013 | Unionville, CT
So sorry for all of you! she was a wonderful teacher and I'm sure she will be sorely missed by all.
Linda bernier helferty
November 16, 2013 | Linwood, PA
Jeff, Bruce, Ann and family
Visiting with your mom has been a memorable experience. As I've been told we were obviously cut from the same cloth...books, music, politics , Greenpeace and feminism....what wonderful conversations we had !
I will miss her smile and twinkle in her eye
Love you all
linda poulos
November 16, 2013 | Columbia, CT
Bruce, Jeff and Anne, so sorry to hear of your beautiful Mom's passing.She was a sweet, gentle, funny lady and truly was one of Canton High School's best.
Eileen Moran
November 15, 2013 | SC
Dear Witheys, your mother was a model of how to live life fully and face death with courage and dignity. We are thankful for her presence, which will remain as a clear memory for a long time.
John and Madge
November 15, 2013
I remember Mrs. Withey with fondness and Respect, She was one of the Best we had in Canton, Gave 100% to her students and shared her gifts with all. May God grant you and your family peace during this difficult time.
David Keefe
November 14, 2013 | Beaufort, NC