Margaret M. 'Margo' Shannon Obituary (1930 - 2014)

LOWELL- Margaret M. Shannon, 84 of Lowell passed away on November 21, 2014. She had lived a good life with many loving friends who will miss her. Margo, as she preferred to be called, was born in Lowell on June 13, 1930. She is predeceased by her parents, Philip F. Shannon and Catherine M. (Duffy) Shannon and her brothers, Philip and Thomas F. Shannon. She spent her life working for the telephone service that is now Verizon. In her spare time Margo enjoyed helping the elderly, swimming at the beach, and dancing. In her retirement, Margo moved to Merrimack River Valley House on Fletcher Street in Lowell where she enjoyed BINGO games, bowling, singing, barbecues and holiday parties, and good conversation with the many residents and staff she became friends with over the years. When asked by the younger generation for advice, Margo had this to say: Get out and meet people. Stay smart and strong. Margo definitely lived by these words. Visitation will be held on Tuesday morning from 9 to 10 am at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St. CHELMSFORD. Her funeral service will follow at 10 oclock. Interment in St. Patricks Cemetery, Lowell. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to Merrimack River Valley House 520 Fletcher St. Lowell, MA 01854. Visitation November 25, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information November 25, 2014 10:00am, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Saint Patrick Cemetery 1251 Gorham Street Lowell, MA