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Margaret Hoogendoorn Obituary

Margaret A. Hoogendoorn, 67 Of Lansdowne, PA Margaret A. (nee Shields) Hoogendoorn, died December 25, 2011 at her residence. She was 67. Born in Philadelphia, she was raised in Ireland, England, where she was educated and the Main Line. She was a graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School. She had lived in Lansdowne the past 10 years. Margaret was a devoted grandmother who was always smiling, happy and an upbeat person. She enjoyed reading classic books, had an interest in old movies and had a fondness for horses and horseback riding. She was pre-deceased by her parents James and May (nee Garrity) Shields and her brother Dennis Joseph Shields. Survivors: Sons Eric (Lisa) and Errol (Molly) Hoogendoorn; grandchildren Amber, Errol and Tara Hoogendoorn. Funeral Mass Friday at 10 AM at St. Philomena Church, Baltimore & Highland Aves., Lansdowne, PA 19050. Calling: Family and friends may visit in the church from 9 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Philomena Memorial Fund at the above address would be appreciated. Condolences: www.doylestonelake.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2011.

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We love you Margie...you are our special angel.

Jaqui and autumn ykw

April 21, 2012

Margie, tomorrow Jaqui will be 14 years old. Can you believe it? Just 3 years ago we took this picture. I think of you always. We love you.

Phyllis Jaqui Autumn Humes

April 21, 2012

April 19, 2012

Poor Ann. Well, cousin, it seems I got your details that bit too late - I will have a mass said for your soul
John Geraghty, Dublin

Phyllis and Jaqueline Humes

December 28, 2011

You left us on Christmas Day....Margie I loved you, You were part of my family, taking care of Jaqueline, my daughter with Down Syndrome. Jaqui loves you so much I cannot bear to tell her you are gone. I am so saddened by your unexpected departure and thank God I got to be with you the week before you left for heaven. I will always love you. Phyllis, Jaqui, Autumn, John and Jack xoxox

Pat Conroy

December 28, 2011

All my sympathy goes out to the family that I have known for many years. I'll keep Margie in my prayers.

Tim Conroy

December 28, 2011

God speed Marge, we love you and miss you very much. Cole and family

Jason Blemings

December 28, 2011

Rest in Peace Aunt Margie- I have nothing but fond memories of your kindness and positive, fun-loving attitude towards life, you will be missed and loved always- Jason Blemings & Family

December 27, 2011

You were always kind to my family and you were my mother in laws best friend and will be missed
The Sabatinos

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