Margaret was born on February 16, 1922 in Fonda, NY to the late John and Caroline (Lawyer) Fonda. She was one of 9 children. She had five brothers and three sisters. She married the love of her life, James Holley in Canajoharie, NY on May 17, 1947.
She was predeceased by her parents, John and Caroline. Brothers, Otis, William, Lawyer, Elden, and Walter. Sisters, Beverly Ursuery and Geraldine Ayres. Her daughter-in-law, Valerie Holley. An infant daughter and an infant son, and an infant grandson, Shane Roberts.
In her younger years, she was employed by the Beechnut Factory in Canajoharie, and later at the Mealus White Castle in Walton. During her long and beautiful life, Margaret enjoyed all that life had to offer. She was a homemaker raising three children of her own, and also provided daycare for other working families. She found joy in knitting, cooking, baking, playing cards, and camping, dancing, entertaining guests, playing croquet, bird watching, and of course spending time with her family. She will also be remembered for her love of butterflies.
Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, James (Jim), her children, Lynn (Kathy) Holley of Winchester, VA; Peggy (Dirck) Pilch of Delhi, NY; and John Holley of Walton, NY. Grandchildren, Danielle, Nicole (Joey), Shawn, Sheena (Justin), Amanda, and Heather (Robert). Great Grandchildren, Ivy, Chandler, Katie, Isabel, Kayleigh, Delilah, Claire, Hunter, Kailee, and Sabrina. Her sister, Dorothy Norin of California, a special niece, Beverly Beardslee of Arizona, and many more nieces and nephews.
Margaret was born on February 16, 1922 in Fonda, NY to the late John and Caroline (Lawyer) Fonda. She was one of 9 children. She had five brothers and three sisters. She married the love of her life, James Holley in Canajoharie, NY on May 17, 1947.
She was predeceased by her parents, John and Caroline. Brothers, Otis, William, Lawyer, Elden, and Walter. Sisters, Beverly Ursuery and Geraldine Ayres. Her daughter-in-law, Valerie Holley. An infant daughter and an infant son, and an infant grandson, Shane Roberts.
In her younger years, she was employed by the Beechnut Factory in Canajoharie, and later at the Mealus White Castle in Walton. During her long and beautiful life, Margaret enjoyed all that life had to offer. She was a homemaker raising three children of her own, and also provided daycare for other working families. She found joy in knitting, cooking, baking, playing cards, and camping, dancing, entertaining guests, playing croquet, bird watching, and of course spending time with her family. She will also be remembered for her love of butterflies.
Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, James (Jim), her children, Lynn (Kathy) Holley of Winchester, VA; Peggy (Dirck) Pilch of Delhi, NY; and John Holley of Walton, NY. Grandchildren, Danielle, Nicole (Joey), Shawn, Sheena (Justin), Amanda, and Heather (Robert). Great Grandchildren, Ivy, Chandler, Katie, Isabel, Kayleigh, Delilah, Claire, Hunter, Kailee, and Sabrina. Her sister, Dorothy Norin of California, a special niece, Beverly Beardslee of Arizona, and many more nieces and nephews.
Family Members
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Josie May Fonda
1913–1913
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Buelah Evelyn Fonda
1914–1914
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Winifred Fonda
1915–1915
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Arthur Clifford Fonda
1916–1920
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Otis John Fonda Sr
1918–2000
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Geraldine Blanche Fonda Ayers
1920–2005
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William Hazellette "Bill" Fonda
1923–1995
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PVT Lawyer Edwin Fonda
1925–1961
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Elden Lincoln Fonda
1927–1993
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Walter Kenneth "Kenny" Fonda
1928–1979
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Beverly Joan "Bev" Fonda Ursuery
1934–2001
