JULY 12, 1925-September 20, 2024
Margaret Halleck was born and raised in Oklahoma City, within a large and interesting family of Whetstones. Her family moved briefly to Connecticut in the 40’s and before they returned to Oklahoma, she had met and married young GI, Lawrence Halleck. That marriage and stay in Stamford CT lasted 69 years as did her membership and service in Stamford’s Methodist Church
While raising two daughters, she quietly, purposefully, effectively, and joyfully did good – within the church and the larger community. She volunteered for the Red Cross and was a member of the Stamford Council of Churches and Synagogues. When FISH – a volunteer program that provided people to medical appointments – started up, she was there for 24 years, president for 7. From 1976-89 Margaret served on the Board of New Neighborhoods, Inc, which worked to develop types of housing for low and middle income families. She also served for over a decade on the Board of SW Connecticut Girl Scout Council. She enjoyed participating in the Stamford Women’s Club and the Garden Club, too. She was church school superintendent and joined the bell choir. A secretary by training, she returned to work after the girls were grown and served as administrative assistant at the church she belonged to, welcoming and helping each pastor.
There was a lot of laughter at her house and time for friends, bridge games, and tennis. After she retired at 60, she and Larry enjoyed yearly trips to see the national parks, and exploring parts of Europe.
When Larry died at the age of 99, “Peggy” as she was often called, moved to Falmouth, ME, to be near daughters Linda and Nancy, first at OceanView and later at Falmouth House where she enjoyed wonderful care and new friends.
She lived such a full life, active and intelligent and interested in the world’s most human injustices and accomplishments, always on the side of treating all people equal.
Faith was central to Margaret’s life. Her morning prayer was “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!” What love, kindness, and joy she brought to us all.
Friends and family are invited to Margaret's Memorial Service on Sunday October 13, at 2 PM at the Falmouth Congregational Church 267 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, ME.
Donations in the name of Margaret Halleck may be made to the pastor's discretionary fund at Falmouth Congregational Church, 267 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, ME 04105 or the Good Samaritan Fund at First United Methodist Church of Stamford, CT 42 Cross Road Stamford, CT 06905.
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