Margaret Flaherty Gavin

Margaret Flaherty Gavin  was born October  13 1954 on the beautiful South Connemara island of Lettermore,  County Galway.  She was one of 9 children  born to proud hardworking  parents Coil Pheadiar and Nora (nee Flaherty). At the age of 16 she emigrated to Norwood Massachusetts, where  her father Coil  and her sister Maureen were living. Margaret worked and enjoyed years in Boston immersing  herself in the Irish community.

In Boston Margaret met  William Gavin a fellow  Connemara  native, they began their romance that  resulted in a life long marriage, moving to the Bronx and having 3 beautiful daughters together. She  spent her years living in the Irish communities of the Bronx and Yonkers New York.  Dedicating her life to raising her girls and opening her door to the many  neighborhood  children who enjoyed  her cupcakes and kindness.

Margaret was an understanding and patient woman. She enjoyed the simple  things in life, was generous, thoughtful and kind. Margaret never forgot a birthday, Christmas, or anyone she loved. She was a doting grandmother to Mairead,  Christina, Ashleagh,  Jack and Vincent. Margaret was so proud of her grandkids, they brought her immeasurable  joy. Never one to panic, she sailed through  life like a true islander. Margaret, a good listener, was always on hand to lend her ear to anyone who needed it. She never cast judgement and always rooted for the underdog.

Margaret will be forever missed by her heartbroken husband Willie and their 3 daughters Sinead, Deirdre  and Noreen. The grandkids Margaret  adored will remember  her kind spirit and youthful heart. She will be sorely missed by the Flaherty and Gavin families and the many friends she made along the way.