Obituary of Margaret M Mitchell

Margaret M (O’Neil) Mitchell, 90, of Peabody, died Wednesday evening at the Brudnick Center for Living in Peabody following a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Lawrence Mitchell. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Sullivan) O’Neil. She was raised and educated in Dracut and has lived in Peabody for the past 66 years. Margaret graduated from the Lowell General Hospital School of nursing and was employed as a Registered Nurse at both the J.B. Thomas Hospital and the Red Cross in Peabody for many years before she retired. She enjoyed the North Shore Music Theatre, was a member of the Book Club at the Peabody Library and was an active member of St. Ann’s Church as well. Margaret’s favorite moments were spent with her large family, sharing in all of their important life events and accomplishments. She was considered by family to hold the role of Irish matriach and therefore her home was the hub of activity. She was known for the pride she felt for her children, her strong spirit, and her quick wit. She will be dearly missed by all. She is survived by her children, William Mitchell of Peabody, Linda Hames of Peabody, Elizabeth Hoffman of FL, Patricia DiMarzo of North Andover, Maureen Brumbaugh of MN, and Jane S Nordstrom of FL and also by her 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sons, Brian and Lawrence Mitchell and by her 10 brothers and sisters. Her funeral will be held on Monday at 9:00 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody, followed by her Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church, Lynn St., Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 3:00 until 6:00 PM. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem.