She was born in Brooklyn to her late parents, Joseph and Jeannette McLaughlin. She met her future husband, Peter Buehler while shopping in Gimble's in Brooklyn. They married in 1947, and in 1950 came east on Long Island, buying their first home in Copiague where they raised their family.
In later years, Margaret worked for short periods in the Copiague Schools when her children grew up and went out on their own, but she took great pride in being at home, immensely enjoyed raising and taking care of her family. When there was quiet time, she loved to read. But her life centered on taking care of others, especially her family who were her world. Her daughters recall a beloved lady who while quiet and reserved, was so kind and compassionate to everyone. Margaret found a blessing in praying the rosary for anyone who was in need. Her girls quoted "She had a way about her. Everyone gravitated to her. She found good in everyone she met, and everyone she met fell in love with her". When her children were younger, all their friends liked to be at their home. She made everyone feel as though they were a part of her family. Her son, Peter, passed away as a young man, but still today, those friends of his still came by to spend time with her.
Margaret is predeceased by her husband, Peter; and their son, Peter, Jr. Surviving are her daughters - Elizabeth Hunt and her son-in-law, Peter; Patricia Brown and her son-in-law, Kenneth; and Jeanette Buehler; her grandchildren - Michael Brown, Kimberly Brown, Lori Brown, Kathleen (Bernie) Martinez, Ryan Krosecky and Raymond Walicki; and her great-grandchildren - Raphael and Whitney.
Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Thursday, from 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 pm. On Friday, the Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:45 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption R.C. Church in Copiague. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
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