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Margaret Mary “Maggie” Snyder, age 81 of White Bear Lake formerly of Newport, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. 

Maggie married Bill Snyder on September 14, 1957 at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Paul, MN. She spent her life working as a Health Aide at Newport Elementary School. Maggie was an avid gardener and great cook and baker. She will always be remembered for her love of the outdoors and camping. Most of all, she loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her many dogs throughout the years.  

Maggie is survived by her husband, Bill; sons, Mike (Sue) and Andy (Sue);8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Hoffman; sisters Helen LaBossiere and Jeanne (Dwayne) Riebeling. 

She is preceded in death by her son, Bill; parents, Lawrence, and Louise; and brother-in-law, Eddie LaBossiere.

A Memorial Mass will be held for Maggie on Friday, May 28, 2021 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (920 Holley Ave, St. Paul Park, MN, 55071) at 10:30 am with a visitation beginning at 9:30 am. Burial will follow immediately after the service St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Cemetery. No lunch will be served due to covid-19 regulations. Livestreaming will be available at www.kokfuneralhome.com.

LIVESTREAM INFORMATION:  For those who would like to participate in Maggie's service via livestream, you can watch the service on Friday, May 28, 2021 starting at 10:30 am.  It can be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of this page, and "CLICK PLAY" to begin.  Please leave a message of support on our Tribute Wall or complete the HeartStrings message form to let the family know you were able to watch the service.  If you are having troubles with the Livestream, the service will be available to watch later in the day.