Avis de décès de Margaret-Roberts Casey - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

BALLSTON SPA >> Margaret Wellman Roberts Casey, 90, of Ballston Spa, N.Y., went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2013. Meg was born September 7, 1923, to Maynard and Nellie (Mansfield) Wellman in Rome, N.Y. She was the stepdaughter of Sarah (Ferguson) Wellman. Meg grew up in Rome, N.Y., with a large loving family, where she developed her love of camping. She was a graduate of Rome Free Academy. She married William "Bill" Henry Roberts on February 21, 1943, and was his beloved wife for 25 years and had three loving children, Linda, Peter and Janellen. Her family was the most important thing to her, and Meg was always there for her family and her family always came first. Meg enjoyed her time camping, volunteering in her children's activities and raising her children. She was president of the Mother's Club and a Brownie Girl Scout leader. As grandchildren were added, she embraced them and loved to spend time with them. She spent countless time with her family at her beloved Raquette Lake. She worked at Utica State Hospital. Following Bill's death, she went back to school and went on to earn her associate's degree at Adirondack Community College and became a registered nurse. She worked for many years for New York state in the Wilton Developmental Center. Nursing was her passion and expressed her joy in serving and caring for others. She worked there until she retired, but she continued her life of caring with her grandchildren.She married Paul J. Casey on October 4, 1974, in Inlet, N.Y., and was his wife and companion for 22 years. Meg was a strong, determined person who met adversity head-on. She was always thoughtful, giving and caring. She embodied the principle of putting others first. Meg had a very strong faith and was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church.Meg was predeceased by her two husbands, William "Bill" Roberts and Paul Casey. She is survived by her three brothers, Maynard Wellman (Judy), Ronnie Wellman and Bruce Wellman (Pam); two sisters, Eileen Wellman McHale (Ken) and Marion Wellman Raines (the late Earl); her three children, Linda Roberts Matson (Art), Peter Roberts (Patricia) and Janellen Roberts Clark (Jeff); and her beloved grandchildren, Arthur Matson IV, Christine (Matson) Strack, Emily (Clark) McPhee, Sarah (Clark) Quarles, William Clark, Deanna Roberts, Catherine Clark and Jennifer Roberts. She was also blessed with nine great-grandchildren and was awaiting the birth of her 10th. She is also survived by dear friends, including her closest friend, Barbara Sorrell.A funeral service will be held in honor of Margaret at 11 a.m. December 18, 2013, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, with the Rev. Richard Hoffman officiating. Friends and family may call from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Sauquoit Valley Cemetery in Sauquoit, N.Y., in the springtime.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Raquette Lake Fire Department.Online condolences can be made at www.CompassionateFuneralCare.com.