Margaret L. McCloughy

Margaret L. McCloughy
Margaret L. McCloughy

Margaret L. McCloughy age 95 formerly of Whiteville, from 1981-2010 passed away on Oct. 12, 2019 at the Morris View Nursing Center in Morris Twp. where she had resided since 2010. She had retired in 1981 after 20 years as a saleswoman with  Bamberger’s Dept. Store in Morristown, NJ. Margaret was a hospital volunteer for many years in NC.

Survived by 3 children; Jim & Sue of Rockaway, Mike & Candy of Az., and Kathy Zubrycki & Michael of NY, a brother J.B. High & Nancy of Spotswood, 7 grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband James & sons, Kevin and Brian.

Donations may be made in her memory to Guiding Eyes for the Blind guidingeyes. org

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