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BURKE (Gallagher), Margaret Ann, 69, passed away March 29, 2019, surrounded by her family at her home in Roslyn, Pennsylvania.
Margie was born on September 21, 1949 in Philadelphia, only daughter of Kathryn and John Gallagher, deceased. She attended Olney High School, class of 1967. She was the beloved wife of Dennis A. Burke whom she married on October 17, 1970. She leaves behind her daughter, Denielle Baile and husband Shawn, of York, PA, daughter, Denise Crompton, of Glenside, PA and son, Dennis J. Burke, of Roslyn, PA. Mom-Mom of Emily and Justin Baile, Jeffrey Crompton, Darren and Jagger Burke. She is also survived by cherished family member Arthur Brown and his wife Joann, as well as many cousins and friends.
Margaret was a member of Glenside United Church of Christ and served as a Sunday-School teacher and VBS leader when her children were young. She was a member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, where she achieved the honor of Worthy Advisor. Margie was an active participant in Girl Scouts of Greater Philadelphia, having served as a Troop Leader and Ginder Service Unit Volunteer. She was instrumental in the CAN-AM Exchange Program sharing travel and adventure opportunities between Girl Scouts USA and Girl Guides Canada. Furthermore, Margie was a volunteer for many years with the Roslyn Boys & Girls Club Softball program. She served as a coach and commissioner, and received the Service to Youth Award in 2005 for her dedication to the softball program. Margie was honorably recognized by the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation in Valley Forge for her community involvement and was presented with the Legion of Honor Award.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 5, 2019 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Glenside United Church of Christ, 2160 Wharton Road, Glenside, PA. A memorial service will begin at 1 PM with Pastor Beth Lyons presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be gifted to Abington Health Foundation/Hospice, 225 Newtown Road, Warminster, PA 18974.
lley Forge for her community involvement and was presented with the Legion of Honor Award.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 5, 2019 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Glenside United Church of Christ, 2160 Wharton Road, Glenside, PA. A memorial service will begin at 1 PM with Pastor Beth Lyons presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be gifted to Abington Health Foundation/Hospice, 225 Newtown Road, Warminster, PA 18974.
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Barbara Provence (Eppert)
I remember Margie. She was such a nice girl and fun to be with. We had several classes together and worked on assignments together. Condolences to her family.
Karl Anstett
So sad to hear that a friend from Lardner St. and classmate from K through graduation has passed away. Margie will be missed.Bob Anderson
Margie was a sweetheart. She's dealt with a lot of health issues, and she's at peace now.
All the best to her family and friends.
Adrienne Marshall (Binder)
To Margie/s Family, So sorry for your loss! May her menory be a blessing to you all and all the friends who knew her! She was a truly lovely person whom I had the pleasure of knowing during our high school years! May she rest in peace!
Sadly, Adrienne
Adele "Tootsie" Smith (Pata)
No words could ever express how I truly feel about the passing og Margie-God bless the Burke family
Janet Kuhn (Getz)
We have all lost a great friend and classmate. Margie left us far too soon, but left us with fond memories of good times we all shared with her.
Steve Rubin
AMEN! Margie was a blessing to all that she met. Her smile said it all! Condolences to her family and friends.
Linda Kaupp
Margie, you set the bar really high for a life well lived. You handled the challenges of these golden years with such grace and dignity. Your great personality and wonderful sense of humor always made it fun to be together. Thank you for all the good memories. We'll miss you so very much!
Elayne Lemanow
While I didn't know Margie in high school, I had the pleasure of spending time with her when several Olney ladies gathered for lunches in recent years. I'll remember her kind, pleasant personality that made me feel so welcome. It was a pleasure to be in her company. May the good memories be a blessing to her family and to those who were blessed to know her for many years. My condolences and may she be at peace.
Michael Hofkin
I first met Margie in 3rd grade when we moved from Kensington to Lawncrest. All thru school she was always a beacon of light. She always had a smile and something nice to say. We always connected at the Olney reunions and talked about life. I always felt good when she would call me her old friend. She was a very special person , rest in peace old friend .