Margaret Ann Alford

1935 - 2013

Margaret Ann Alford obituary, 1935-2013, Irvine, CA

BORN

1935

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary

3500 Pacific View Drive

Corona Del Mar, California

Margaret Alford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 15, 2013.

Alford, Margaret Ann Cole
January 7, 1935- September 14, 2013

Margaret Ann Cole Alford, passed away September 14, 2013, after a very long illness. Margaret
is survived by her loving husband of 26 years Robert, her daughters Sharon Estremo(Steve), Machal Cooper, grandchildren Emily and Nolan Estremo, Maranda Cooper, brothers Joe Cole(Anna May), Dan E. Cole( Nancy), sister Marilyn Reese (Tom) , nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her Father Walter J Cole and Mother Novella Cole.

Margaret was born in Lebanon, Missouri, on January 7, 1935 and the family moved to Republic, Mo in 1942. She was graduated from Republic High School, ultimately coming to Lakewood, CA. She worked in the banking industry, retiring in June 1988 from Wells Fargo in Long Beach, CA.

Robert and Margaret enjoyed their retirement by traveling the United States in their motorhome. She had many wonderful stories, memories and mementos from all of their travels.

Private services will be held at Pacific View Cemetery in Corona Del Mar, CA.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your closest Hospice Organization in memory of Margaret.

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3 Entries

September 19, 2013

Natalie Medici

I never did meet you but you raised an incredible daughter so you must have been pretty incredible yourself. RIP and much love to the family.

September 17, 2013

l stratton

Mrs. Alford was always very kind to our family. Lots of love to her family.

Lesley and Lewis Stratton

September 16, 2013

Alice Stem

Rest in Peace Margaret, you now share an Angel Date with Brian, something that Sharon and I will ALWAYS have in common. We will always celebrate both of your lives!

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