Margaret A. Edwards, a lifelong Charlestown resident, died on Sunday July 27, 2008 at The Courtyard Nursing Home in Medford after an extended illness. She was 87 years old.
Margaret was born in Boston and grew up in Charlestown where she attended Boston Public Schools. She worked for many years as a packer for Celata Tea Company and retired almost 20 years ago. She was a member of The Daughters of Isabella # 1, The Charlestown Irish Heritage Society and The Old Charlestown Schoolgirls Association.
Margaret is the beloved daughter of the late John J. and Julia (O'Brien) Edwards. She is the devoted sister of the late Catherine Noyes, Mary Foley, Lawrence Edwards, John, Joseph, Michael and George Edwards. She is also survived by many nieces,nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She is the dear friend of Helen Welch of Charlestown.
Margaret's Funeral will be held on Thursday July 31, 2008 at 9 a.m. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are on Wednesday July 30, 2008 from 2 to 5 p.m. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.