Margaret Cleary, affectionately known as “Margie” by her family and friends passed away at South Shore Hospital on May 4, 2025, after a brief illness at the age of 83.
She was born in East Boston. She graduated from High school and later earned her college degree. Upon graduation, she began her lifelong career as a nurse (medical lab assistant) working alongside Dr. Going until her retirement.
Margie moved to Rockland in 1979 with some of her closest friends: Shirley, Marilyn, Jackie, Gert and Ruth. She remained in Rockland up until her passing.
Margie enjoyed watching Boston sports, especially the Red Sox and the Boston Bruins. She enjoyed traveling with her roommates. She enjoyed traveling so much that she and her roommates decided to drive cross country to Long Beach, California making many stops along the way. One of her favorite destination spots was Bar Harbor, Maine. She had a passion for reading and solving crossword puzzles. She loved tending to her garden and hosting cookouts in her backyard. She could often be found in the backyard grilling an over abundance of food. She loved hosting and having a house full of people especially during the Holidays.
Margie was a source of comfort for all of those around her. She was the first person you would call whether it be an emergency or just for some friendly advice. She took great pride in helping her family and friends. After her retirement, She enjoyed taking care of her great nieces and nephew, Shauna, Danny and Calleigh. Margie was quick witted and was always ready with a good comeback. Despite her short stature, she made sure everyone always knew “You’d never be as good” as her.
Margie is survived by her nephew Christopher and wife Nancy Ormond and Felisa Orman as well as her nephew John and niece Eva.
Also survived by her dear friends whom she considered family: her best friend Shirley Hunt and their beloved pets, (Zack and Zoey), Robert and Susan Jones, Marilyn Crawley, Gail Brady, as well as whom she considered her nieces and nephews: Debbie and Chrissy Jones, Eric and Carrie Crawley and Mike (Ashley) and Brian Brady. She is also survived by her great nieces and nephews, Mikey, Sawyer and Alice.
Margie was predeceased by her parents Christopher and Jeanette Cleary, sister Jeanette Mario and nephew Frankie Ormand.
She was also predeceased by her dear friends: Gert, Ruth and Jackie Jones, Steve Crawley and Eddie Brady.
A private service will be held at a later date.