BORN

1938

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Swan Funeral Home

1224 Boston Post Road

Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Marguerite McGrath Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 30, 2016.

Marguerite "Peggy" McGrath, 78, wife of Dennis A McGrath of Old Saybrook CT, passed away November 29, 2016 at Yale NH Hospital after a brief battle with cancer with her family by her side. Marguerite was born on February 22, 1938, in West Virginia to the late Bernard and Wilma (Baker) Clark. She was employed by Pratt & Whitney of Middletown CT as a welder. Marguerite and Dennis made their home in the community of Old Saybrook where she made many friends whom surely will miss her. Beside her husband, she leaves behind her sister Beverly Davis of West Virginia and was predeceased by her grandson Sean C Dent formerly of Old Saybrook. Swan Funeral Home 1224 Boston Post Rd Old Saybrook CT 06475 are handling the arrangements for the family. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society 825 Brook St Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

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December 3, 2016

Joan & Dave Smith

A sad good bye to a long time neighbor and friend. Congratulations on a long and productive life well lived.

December 2, 2016

Rebecca Scott

Mom I know we had our differences but I have always loved you and I hope that you'll always love me rest in peace you are now with Nanny and Sean. I know that I will see you again. You will always be with me in my heart and in spirit

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