Margareta Starrak

1930 - 2018

Margareta Maggie (Svenson) Starraks journey ended on May 22, 2018 at the age of 87. She died peacefully and with grace, surrounded by family and angels. She was born in 1930 in Stockholm, Sweden to Bror August and Amalia Svenson. At 16 years of age, she bravely crossed the oceans to America. During her lifetime, her adventures led her to reside in California, Canada, Michigan, Indiana, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Maine. Maggie was incredibly creative, and displayed her talents across many media from whimsical crafts to fine art. She passed this creativity on to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved the Shaker saying, Busy hands, happy heart. Maggie had a great appreciation for and love of antiques and accumulated beautiful collections. She loved the research and the search. This passion led to a 30-year career selling antiques at Salt Marsh Antiques in Rowley, MA, where she developed many long-lasting friendships. She was quite proud of all she had learned and her many accomplishments. Margareta also shared her Swedish heritage with us all. Her Christmas smorgasbord will never be matched! She was a proud member of Birka Lodge #732 Vasa Order of America and made many friends in that community as well. Maggie was known for her wit and wicked sense of humor. Everyone who met her loved her! She will be missed most by her children: Jo-Ann Smith and her husband Antonio Duarte of Burlington, CT; Melissa Starrak and her fianc William Robinson, and Gary Starrak, all of Ipswich, MA; and Megan Starrak of North Berwick, ME. Also missing her greatly are her grandchildren: Jeremy Smith; Amy Jane Lewis; Scott Starrak; Vladimir, Elena, and Oliver Strattner; as well as several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Richard Bonar Starrak, and her daughter and son-in-law, Donna Meg Strattner and Peter Strattner. Maggie leaves us rich in memories of laughs and good times. She knew no strangers, only friends. In Maggies memory, say hello to someone youve yet to meet! Make a new acquaintance! Memorial gifts may be made in her name to Rosies Place (www.rosiesplace.org) or the Salvation Army (www.give. salvationarmyusa.org.)