December 15, 1922 – January 4, 2018
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Obituary for Margaret C. Weir (Kissick)
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Margaret C. Weir, 95, of New Holland, formerly of Havertown, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Garden Spot Village, New Holland.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Hendry) Kissick. Her husband, Walter Weir, died in 1971.
She was a member of Monterey Chapel in Leola and a former member of Collingdale Gospel Chapel in Collingdale. Margaret was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed sewing for missionaries, was a member of the Christian Women’s Club, and enjoyed Bible studies.
Margaret worked as a welder during WWII and later as Head Houseparent at Melmark Home in Berwyn.
Surviving are four children, Carol, married to Lawrence Shaw of Hempstead, NC, Bette Ann, married to Thomas Loane of West Chester, Walter, Jr., “Bud”, married to Christine Weir of Springfield, and Paul, married to Beverly Weir of Cape May Court House, NJ; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death is a sister, Betty McCoy.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 11 at 2 PM at Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, PA 17557. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Garden Spot Village Benevolence Fund, address above. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Hendry) Kissick. Her husband, Walter Weir, died in 1971.
She was a member of Monterey Chapel in Leola and a former member of Collingdale Gospel Chapel in Collingdale. Margaret was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed sewing for missionaries, was a member of the Christian Women’s Club, and enjoyed Bible studies.
Margaret worked as a welder during WWII and later as Head Houseparent at Melmark Home in Berwyn.
Surviving are four children, Carol, married to Lawrence Shaw of Hempstead, NC, Bette Ann, married to Thomas Loane of West Chester, Walter, Jr., “Bud”, married to Christine Weir of Springfield, and Paul, married to Beverly Weir of Cape May Court House, NJ; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death is a sister, Betty McCoy.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 11 at 2 PM at Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, PA 17557. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Garden Spot Village Benevolence Fund, address above. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
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Service Information
When
Thursday, January 11th, 2018 2:00pm
Location
Garden Spot Village Chapel
Address
433 S. Kinzer Ave. New Holland, PA 17557
Interment Information
Location
Glenwood Memorial Park
Address
2321 West Chester Pike Broomall, PA 19008
Interment Extra Info
Graveside services will be private at the convenience of the family.
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