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Margaret Tobey Obituary
Margaret Elaine "Bubs" Tobey passed away peacefully in Roanoke, VA on January 20, 2021. She was 87 years old and is survived by her three children: Mark (Dinah), James (Eivy), and Judith (Steve); eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
She was born on June 2, 1933 to Fred and Gladice Pumphrey who nick-named her "Bubs" for the bubbles she would blow from her mouth as a baby. It was also an appropriate name as she grew older because of her "bubbly" personality. Bubs was always smiling, upbeat and filled with laughter and joy.
During her senior year at Vanderbilt she met Joel Nye Tobey, a paratroop Army officer from Barrington, RI. They took up residence in Riverside, RI and Joel began working for AMICA Insurance. The family moved to Barrington, RI in 1967. Over the years, she and Joel enjoyed sailing and skiing. In addition, Bubs enjoyed bridge, golf (scoring a hole-in-one!), tennis, bowling, the Barrington Women's Club, and especially following her New England Patriots and caring for her cocker spaniels.
In 2018 Bubs moved to Roanoke, VA, close to her daughter, Judith and her family.
An outdoor Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 27, at 11:00 am at Forest Chapel Cemetery in Barrington, RI, prior to her interment. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Please visit smithmason.com for full obituary and online condolences.
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