Margaret W. (Jackson) Schell – 98, of North Reading, passed away peacefully in her home on April 4, 2020, with her four children by her bedside.
The daughter of the late Victor and Margaret (McElaney) Jackson, she was born in Boston, MA and attended high school at St. Mary’s in Brookline. Margaret was happily married to the late John L. Schell in September 1951 until his passing in 1996. The family moved to North Reading in 1966 and has resided there since. She was a member of St. Theresa’s Church.
Early in her life, Margaret was a factory worker wrapping whoopie pies (by far her favorite), she also worked as a legal secretary and as a bookkeeper. After having children, her primary and most important focus was that of a devoted mother and homemaker.
Margaret is survived by her daughter Margaret Hendriks and her husband Eugene of Westford, her sons, John Schell of Woburn, Daniel Schell and his wife Marcia of Wilmington and Robert Schell of North Reading. Sister of Mary Constantino of Wakefield, Dorothy Barker of Woburn, the late Catherine Stapula, the late Teresa McCarey. Sister of the late Victor Jackson. She also leaves behind her 11 grandchildren, Nicole Parmiter and her husband James of Rocky Hill, CT, Christine Hendriks of Woburn, Jacklyn Tabor and her husband James of Billerica, Robert Schell and his wife Julie of Woburn, John Schell of Las Vegas, NV, Brian Schell of Wilmington, Amanda Stasiowski and her husband Jared of North Reading, Jennifer Haupt and her husband Luther of Shamokin, PA, Robert Schell of North Reading, Gerard Schell of Pepperell, Danielle Schell of Manchester, NH; 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Due to the current Covid-19 directives, private funeral services will be through Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St, North Reading. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Margaret’s memory to the American Heart Association.
What can I say. Such a wonderful, kind Aunt. We have always said over the years that the Jacksons were special people and those that are still will us continue to maintain that truth. It is sad to know that Aunt Margaret has left this world but it is comforting to know that she is joining some very good company. My dear mother died 31 years ago last month and I know that she was waiting for Aunt Midge with open arms. Margie, John, Dan, Robert and families, my condolences to all of you. Please know that this special Aunt and all of your are in my thoughts during this sad time.
Your cousin,
Ken
Oh it was nice to have been in Nana’s company over the years and it was fun putting Natalie’s Babci with her to hear their interesting recounts of the past. She was strong and spirited. Memory eternal.
Lelles family
Sorry for loss John
Margie, John, Dan, Robert and families, my condolences to all of you. I spent many of nights in my younger days sleeping over at your home. Aunt Margaret took great care of me and will always hold a special place in my heart. I’m sorry we cannot be with you in these sad times but know that all of your are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace and love.
Paul
Margie, John, Dan, and Robert my deepest sympathy to you and your families. Losing mom/nana is very difficult under normal circumstances and doubling with this troubling crisis is disheartening. Please know that God has taken her to rejoin her John in heaven. Hold your memories close to your heart. Love to all. Ginny Kelly Meany
Margie,John,Dan, and Robert and families,
May the lord bless our beautiful Auntie Midge, I am so glad I was able to sit with her over the past few years, she was so helpful in all the memories she had when she was growing up. She was a kind and loving person and I will be forever grateful for our family bonds.
God bless all
Cousin Kevin