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Margaret Kearney Obituary

Kearney, Margaret TROY Margaret Kearney, 63, of Troy died October 5, 2011 peacefully with her family by her side. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Josephine Pelkey Haygood and the wife of 44 years of William Kearney. Educated in Troy schools, she was a homemaker. Margaret enjoyed spending time with her family and also enjoyed reading and had a love for animals. She was looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild and cherished her many girlfriends. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Joellen Kearney of Troy and Kimberly Helkaus and her husband Robert of Burnt Hills; a brother, James Haygood of Largo, Fla.; many nieces and cousins. The family wishes to thank the staff of Albany Memorial Hospital, especially the third floor staff and Kathleen Johnson, N.P. for the loving care given to Margaret. The funeral will be on Sunday at 1 p.m. from the Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home, 510 Pawling Ave. at Parkview Court, Troy. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Saturday from 4 until 8 p.m. Donations in Margaret's memory may be made to Homeward Bound or Community Hospice of Albany County.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 7, 2011.

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Cathy Burdick

September 30, 2019

Remembering Margaret it doesn,t seem like 8 years have passed. Still think of the good times back on River Street in Troy when we were growing up. RIP MargaretCathy

October 18, 2011

Bill and the girls,
Margaret was my faithful walking partner a while back. I'm happy to have known her, she was truely a wonderful person who I enjoyed sharing a lot of good conversations with. She will be missed at the Hoffman's annual Family Picnic, but I will cherish her memory. May you all have comfort in knowing others feel your loss.

Bob and Fran Abbott, Sand Lake, NY

Gail Mack

October 14, 2011

James,
I don't know if you will even remember me but I was in the old Troy SDA school with Margaret in 1st Grade. Time flies. I am sorry for you loss.
I also want to send my sympathy to Bill and the girls. I never met any of you but I remember Margaret as a kind and gentle little girl long before you every met her or were loved by her. I'm sure you will miss her greatly. I will pray for comfort and peace as you remember and mourn the empty spot in you lives.
Sincerely,
Gail (Wheeler) Mack

CATHY KEENAN BURDICK

October 10, 2011

Bill, Joellen, Kim, I am truly sorry to hear about Margie,s PASSING. i DIDN,T FINE OUT TILL Monday morning so I am sorry I didn,t make her wake. I have alot of fond memories of Margie growing up on River Street in Troy. I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU .MARGIE WAS ALSO A HAPPY PERSON.

Dennis & Cathy

October 8, 2011

Bill, Joellen, Kim and Family,
Truly sorry to hear of Margaret's passing.She was such a good soul, so helpful and so kind. She always kept in touch with Aunt Bert. They had such a long friendship.
Know you are in our prayers and that she is watching over you.
Keep the faith.

amy gross-rockenstire

October 8, 2011

Joellen and family im sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family

Lisa Burr Morris

October 7, 2011

Bill, Joellen & Kim,
I have known Maggie pretty much my whole life. She was kind and she help our family alot when I was growing up. At times when my Mom needed a friend Maggie was always there. She will be missed but never fogotten. God has just received another angel. My prayers are will you all.

Mary Jo Flagg (PC Tech at AMH)

October 7, 2011

Sometimes the people we know for the shortest length of time can touch us in the deepest way. Margaret was one of those amazing people. The gospel says that there are many rooms in my Father's house, but I know Margaret won't be there. She'll be out on the porch watching over her family and friends and smiling down on her first grandchild. My prayers and sympathy are with her family.

June Brantigan

October 7, 2011

Bill and Girls,

My heart and deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this sad time. Margaret was a wonderful person who always had a smile on her face and a kind word. I will miss her dearly.

June Brantigan

October 7, 2011

So sorry of for your loss, words can
not describe how we felt about your
mother. We had a very SPECIAL bond
with her and will miss her very much.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Debbie Tremblay (nurse at AMH)

October 7, 2011

Dear Bill, Joellen and Kim,
I share in the sorrow and loss of Meg.I thank God for the opportunity of knowing her. She was always there for me and the rest of her Central Avenue friends and our families. She was a beautiful person and will never be forgotten.
Love,
Dottie

October 7, 2011

Kearney Family; Sorry for you loss. She will be missed by so many. I will always remember the laughter and kindness she brought to all that surrounded her. I feel so lucky to have known her. The Dence's(Loudonville,NY)

Colleen Connell Smith

October 7, 2011

Condolences to Margaret's family. Margaret was a great friend and neighbor to my parents (Tom & Shirley) who lived across the street. She was so helpful in getting some nurses to help my mother when we needed it. I am very sorry for your loss.

Robin Lincoln

October 6, 2011

Dear Joellen,

Al and I send our love and condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Wish we could be there to pay our respects to the woman who raised such a wonderful daughter - just know we are thinking of you. All our love Al and Robin (and Katie)

Marissa Kavoukian

October 6, 2011

Bill, Joellen, Kim and Robert,
I'm so sorry for your loss. We all loved her so much. She had a beautiful loving heart and I'm very thankful to have met her and her wonderful family.

Margaret,
Thank you so much for allowing me to share these past few months with you. You have so much courage and the biggest heart. You have taught me to never give up hope. I'm so thankful to have known you. We all miss and love you.
~ Marissa Kavoukian RN AMH

Sandra Curtis

October 6, 2011

Forever and always in my heart, you taught me how to become a wonderful nurse. Love Sandra Curtis

October 6, 2011

Sorry for your loss.you are in our prayers..The Valets

October 6, 2011

A wonderful mother, wife and friend. Miss you already. My heart and prayers go out to the family. Love, The Marra family

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