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MARGARET MILEY

1961 - 2025

MARGARET MILEY obituary, 1961-2025, Acton, MA

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1961

DIED

2025

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MARGARET MILEY Obituary

MILEY, Margaret Loving wife, devoted mother, aunt, gardener and tireless advocate for economic justice, died on the evening of July 17, after a lengthy series of illnesses. She leaves her husband, Harry Shanley; and two children, Colin Shanley and Fiona Miley; brothers, Daniel, James and John; sisters, Ann, Jean, Mary and Ellen; and five nieces and ten nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Daniel Miley and Mary Witham Miley. She was with her husband, two children and one sister at the time of her peaceful passing. A ceremony to Celebrate her Life will be held on August 16, at 2 PM, at First Church Unitarian, in Littleton, Massachusetts. Donations may be made in Margaret's name, in lieu of flowers, to the MIDAS Collaborative. www.midascollab.org A full obituary may be seen on Legacy.com https://www.legacy.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 25 to Jul. 27, 2025.

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Arnie Mejías

August 16, 2025

Margaret will be remembered for her kindness and contributions to the city of Lowell and its people. May her work live on through those whom she influenced and loved. I was proud to be her colleague at CBA.

Philip Siska

July 25, 2025

I life of service well lived. You are inspiration to all who know you.

Phil Siska

Gary Cowan

July 24, 2025

David Cocuzzo

July 24, 2025

Margaret was a force of nature, I knew that when I first met her at UMass. Hank and family, my heartfelt condolences, but be comforted in the knowledge that Margaret left on her own terms and there is no pain for her anymore. We will all miss her, she has left a wonderful legacy.

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

first church unitarian

Littleton, MA

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