Margaret was born on March 12th, 1933 in Whiting, New Jersey, to Norris Benedict and Evelyn Septor. She was educated in New Jersey schools and lived there until becoming a proud Navy wife. She married Lloyd (Bud) Cherry on August 22nd, 1953 in Pine Beach, New Jersey. During her years as a Navy wife, Margaret worked part time, assisting on the Navy bases in the various states that they lived in, all while raising a family.
In her free time, Margaret enjoyed reading, watching football, doing crossword puzzles, listening to music, gardening, and traveling. She loved volunteering in the community and was a very proud and active member of the United Methodist Church in Lisbon. More than anything though, Margaret loved family gathering and spending time with her beloved grandchildren.
Margaret is predeceased by her parents, her siblings Jack Benedict, Elizabeth Sonnenfeld, James Benedict and Shirley Arneth. Her daughter Melissa Cherry, and her granddaughter Sarah Cherry.
She is survived by her husband Lloyd Cherry, daughters Debbie and Chris Crosman, Cathy and Jimmy Strople, Beth Cherry, Alison and Bob Schmidt, a sister-in-law Carol Benedict as well as 16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the Nurses, Doctors, and Palliative Care team at MidCoast Hospital in Brunswick who took care of Peg and her family while she was in the hospital.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, March 3rd from 2PM-4PM and from 5PM-7PM at Crosman Funeral Home located on 40 Main Street in Lisbon Falls.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 4th at 11AM at the United Methodist Church in Lisbon Falls, officiated by Reverend Elizabeth Bachelder and Reverend Bob Dorr.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Missy and Sarah Cherry Campership Fund and the Margaret B Cherry Memorial Fund, through the Lisbon United Methodist Church.
Memorial donations may also be sent to Lisbon UM Church located on 14 School Street in Lisbon Falls or by going to their website lisbonumchurch.org
Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home | 217 Turner Street Auburn, ME 04210 | (207) 783-8545.y.
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