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Margaret J. Vandegrift
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Margaret Vandegrift Obituary
Born on Sept. 20, 1935, in Troy, Pa., Mag was the daughter of Francis and Lula Coakley Wilcox. She was married to James R. Vandegrift on June 15, 1957, and he predeceased her in 1973. Left with the task of raising a large family, Mag embraced her job as a mother and took very seriously the importance of education. Active in her community, she enjoyed the many friendships she nurtured.
She was a communicant of St. John's Catholic Church in Troy and also enjoyed reading.
Surviving are her loving family members, who cherish her memory: children, Mary Vandegrift of Tennessee, Ronald (Sandy) Vandegrift of Millerton, Pa., Paul (Leanne) Vandegrift of Horseheads, N.Y., Rose Kintz of Colorado, Wayne Vandegrift of Gillett, Pa., and Mark Vandegrift of Wellsburg; 19 grandchildren, William, Michael, Hope, "Ginny," Sherry, Amy, Ernie, Merle, Tiffany, Josh, Justin, Chadd, Alec, Tom, Megan, Jessica, Tyler, Annie and Brady; sisters, her twin, Marge (James) Renzo of East Troy, Pa., Joyce (James) Maloney of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., and Tressa Wells of Athens, Pa.; brother, John (Sheila) Wilcox of Troy; 19 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many family friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mag was predeceased by her beloved granddaughters, Angela and Michelle Draht and her sister, Betty Stranger.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 28, at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport, N.Y. Funeral services for Mag will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Caywood's. Graveside services will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, N.Y.
Memorial donations may be directed to the South Creek Lions Club, 35341 Route 14, Gillett, Pa. 16925, in her memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Debbie Beam
April 28, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each and every one of you!
I really enjoyed being around your mom. Always remember the good times.
BELINDA FIELDS WHITE
April 28, 2008
Mary Ron Paul Rose Wayne and Mark
MAGGIE, i said good bye to you to day but i will never forget the years and years that out famileys have had together form the school bus stop to the days in the woods or down to the river i have often though of you and the kids over the years .and i can still see you at the kitchen table making the dounts and no -bake cookies.you always had that smile on your face that made ever one around you know that ever thing would work out just fine. thank you for beening part of my life .i and meny other people will hold our memories of you in our hearts. because in a small way you will still be with us . BELINDA
mary (fields) norton
April 28, 2008
ron, mary, rose, paul, wayne, mark i'm very sorry to hear about your mom she was a wonderful lady. i remember all the time we spent at you guys house, and how close our families where. my thoughts are with you guys at this sad time.
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Kathy
April 28, 2008
Mary ,Rose, Ron, Paul, Mark ,Wayne ~wow..what can I say..other than shocked to have read of your mom's passing. She always had energy, spirit for everyone it seemed,yet overlooking herself. She always made me feel as if I was a part of the family, just as all of you have . I'll never forget her taking Dopey, who promptly became her "watch dog" going over the "men in the family", basicly thinking he was the "baby" of the family wanting all of your mom's attention, which she gave hi, even after he went after the neighbor's chickens!! I'm so glad I met, got to know all of you thru Mary . I'll try to make it by to see all of you, see your mom off on her journey . Prayers & Blessings to all of you , your families and friends .
April 28, 2008
To Margrets family:have not seen any of your family for years but know we are distant relatives,I saw some of Francis family at Noria Raynors viewing and that has been a while your dad and mom were wonderful people and Iwould hear of them threw my cousin Eileen Farr. I am sad to learn of your moms passing I know she and her sister were wonderful women..time has a way of getting away from us..will always remember you all ..prayers be with all of you Marguerite O'Connor Norton
Gene and Cathy Rarick
April 28, 2008
To all Of Maggies children,
Remember all the good times that we had while we were growing up, and boy were some of those parties great.
It has been a pleasure knowing Maggie while I was growing up. I had always treated her like a second mom. Maggie was always a joy to be around. She could always bring a smile to my face when I was down. She is upstairs waiting for us. You know that she will always be watching out for us. Maggie we will miss you. You will always and forever be in our hearts.
Richie & Toni Granger
April 27, 2008
To all of the children & grand children; Maggie will always remain in our hearts as a warm and loving person that always had a "Welcome" sign over her door. She was a kind and gentle woman, and always had kind words to say. She will be missed, but we know she is in a better place.
audrey fields
April 27, 2008
to the vandergifts family .i was the lady on the hill for many yeards her children and mine rode the bus togeather .and always played togeather .my heart goes out to the family
Jerry and Darlene Jayne
April 27, 2008
To the family of Margaret:
We are very sorry to hear of your great loss. My husband worked with her husband Jim at American LaFrance for several years. We worked with Margaret for several years at Paper Magic. She was truly a pleasure to know and to work with. She was a very sweet person. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and parayers are with you at this most difficult time.
April 27, 2008
Kids, it has been a long time since we have seen each other. I would love to come up but it is impossible with my health. Grandma is in a health care center and is not able to come either. We send you all our love and prayers.
Uncle Chuck and Aunt Sharan
Sharon (Wilcox) Hale
April 27, 2008
To the children and family of Margaret Vandegrift:
My love and prayers is extended to you in this loss. She was a special cousin, who came to help my Mom when my little sister was born. I have many pleasant memories of our time spent together at family gatherings, and my visits back to Pennsylvania.
Hugs of love to you all.
Cousin Sharon Hale
Michele,Bob Galpin
April 27, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Darene (Mickley) Reiff
April 27, 2008
To all of Margaret's family,
Times look back to when Margaret and I woked for Co-op Extension, many, many years ago....she was a joy to work with and a friend to all...she will be surely missed.
Janet (Perry) Vanderpool
April 27, 2008
Sorry for you loss...you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Tina Scrip
April 27, 2008
Mary, Ron, Paul, Rose, Wayne and Mark.
As neighbors we grew up a very LARGE family. We shared many adventures, tears and laughs. Maggie made the best donuts ever!!!
she was a woman with a heart as big as Pa. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow.
Jule & Barb Putnam
April 27, 2008
To the family of Maragret and all other relatives.
We want to send our prayers to each and everyone of you. Also our thoughts are with you at this time.
What a wonderful person Maragret was. We worked together for many years at Paper Magic here in Troy and she was never one to complain. She always talked about her children and grandchildren which was always first in her heart. We have been friends for many years and enjoyed doing different things together such as picinics, going out to eat and most recently being able to be together at the Gillett Senior Center. We know you have many wonderful memories of her and what more could you ask. She is now safe in the Lords' hands.
Mays God's blessing be with each and every one of you.
Colleen Shedden
April 27, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
I'm sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Mag was a wonderful lady and she will be missed by many.
Lyle Mosher
April 27, 2008
To all of Margaret family - Im so sorry for your
loss. Cherish all the memories you have of
Margaret , she will always be with you. My thoughts and
prayers are with you all
at this difficult time. Lyle Mosher
Elaine Granger-Kelley
April 27, 2008
to all of maggie's kids...
your mom was a cool lady when we was all growing up together..we had
some great (parties)...
and she was a hard worker....
your mom will be missed..
she had a heart of gold.....
and too rose please get in touch with me i would love too hear from you..
i'm sorry about your lost
but she's in a great place and she will be waiting on you all too meet her at the golding gates
love you all
love always a friend..
elaine granger- kelley..
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