Margaret M LaBerge Bristol, New Hampshire Obituary

Margaret M LaBerge

<p>Margaret M. LaBerge, 76, died Monday, August 30, 2021 after a brief period of declining heath.&nbsp; She was born in Malden, MA to Alfred and Margaret (Lopresti).&nbsp; She lived in Malden through graduation and shortly after married Thomas LaBerge who was in the US Army.&nbsp; Together, they traveled the globe from station to station and started their family while overseas.&nbsp; When she finally returned to the states, she settled in Salem, NH.&nbsp; She earned her undergraduate degree from Suffolk University in Boston and later dual Masters Degrees from Plymouth State University.&nbsp; Margaret worked for the Malden, MA school system teaching special education, history and reading.&nbsp;&nbsp; In 1984 she moved to Alexandria and taught in the Newfound School District.&nbsp; After retirement, she worked for Speare Memorial Hospital as a receptionist.</p> <p>Margaret was an adventurer, her love of travel extended beyond her days as a military wife.&nbsp; She traveled extensively through Europe and Asia, always immersing herself in the country and culture and returned with new culinary experiences to share with family and friends.&nbsp; In addition to travel, she loved cooking and knitting and her best travel experiences included both.&nbsp; Maggie also enjoyed writing about cooking and had published her own cook books.&nbsp;</p> <p>She is survived by a son Todd LaBerge of Alexandria, his fianc&eacute; Molly Owen and their three children, Thomas LaBerge, Hannah Owen and Sydney Owen, &nbsp;daughter Sara LaBerge, Partner Kevin Moore and daughter Oliva LaBerge of Satellite Beach, FL; brothers: Alfred J. Lopresti of Orlando, FL; Richard A Lopresti of Epping; Gary J. Lopresti of Malden, MA; John P. Lopresti of Effingham; Michael D. Lopresti of New Boston; a sister Helen L. Lopresti of Derry; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.&nbsp;</p> <p>Services-Memorial calling hours will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 6-8pm at the Emmons Funeral Home, 115 South Main St., Bristol.&nbsp; A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Grace Chapel of Holy Trinity Parish, 2 West Shore Road, Bristol.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Alexandria.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
November 7, 1944 - August 30, 202111/07/194408/30/2021
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Sherm @ FedEx Express
September 7, 2021
As a delivery driver in Alexandria for 30+ years, I always looked forward to having a delivery for Maggie.
Her big hello's and friendly nature were always a welcome sight. She gave me copies of her cookbooks
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Carolyn Mello
September 3, 2021
Dear Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Maggie. I knew her from our retired teachers' breakfast group from Newfound. I always enjoyed hearing about her many adventures and travels. Her positive outlook on life was inspiring. I was the teacher who replaced her at Newf...
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September 3, 2021
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September 2, 2021
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Kathleen, Amy, Elizabeth, Matthew and families
September 2, 2021
We will never forget our adventurous, loving, giving, free-spirited Auntie Margaret. You will always be in our hearts!! May the memory of your wonderful life live on as these trees grow and blossom.
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Rosie & Bob Homer
September 2, 2021
Maggie was a civic minded person and gave much time and effort to the town of Alexandria. Her sharp mind and no-nonsense get-it-done attitude was an asset to any project she was involved in. She was a part of what makes our community unique and she will be missed. Our co... Continue Reading
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Ruth Hamilton
September 1, 2021
Maggie,

Youll be forever missed.

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Ruth Hamilton
September 1, 2021
Margaret Mary (Maggie), you have been my friend through the good and bad times. These past 70 years, weve had some interesting adventures, I had hoped wed have many more. Until we meet again!
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September 1, 2021
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