East Bridgewater – Margaret E. (O’Leary) Davis 87 died Sunday September 12 after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of 62 years to Joseph E. Davis, Sr.
Born and raised in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Meaney) O’Leary, and a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
A longtime resident of Jamaica Plain, Margaret moved to East Bridgewater in 1986, and was a communicant of the Holy Ghost Church of Whitman.
She was an avid reader and was known by her family and friends to have a grand “sweet tooth”.
In addition to her husband Joseph she is survived by her loving children Joseph E. Davis, Jr. and his wife Ann of Arlington, Denise MacIntyre of East Bridgewater, John P. Davis and his wife Maria of Waltham, and Brian F. Davis and his wife Anita of Revere as well as 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She was the mother of the late Michael C. Davis, and sister of the late Jack and James O’Leary.
Her services will be held Friday September 17 at 8:15 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman, followed by a funeral mass at 9 AM in the Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. Burial will follow at 11:30 AM in the Mass VA Cemetery, Bourne. Visiting hours will be held Thursday September 16 from 4 – 8 PM. Donations in her name may be made to the charity of one’s choice.