Sturbridge/Chelmsford: Margaret Jeannette (Morgan) Chouinard, 95, formerly of Cedar Lake, Sturbridge, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5 ^th , at the High Point Hospice House in Haverhill, MA, after a brief illness following many years in the care of her family.

Margaret was predeceased by her husband of 38years, Clifford Leo Chouinard, who passed away in 1988. Margaret leaves her beloved daughter, Lorelei Chouinard-Dawson and her husband, John Dawson of Chelmsford, MA; her loving grandchildren, Taylor Dawson of Greenwich, CT and Cameron Dawson of Boston, MA; and her grand-dog Roo; along with many dear nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Jessie Lucille (Morgan) Jones and her two brothers, William R. Marshall and Charles F. Marshall.  Margaret was born in Manchester-by-the Sea, the daughter of Luke Augustus and Jessie Margaret (Marshall) Morgan.

Margaret, known by many as Jeannette, was a Nurse at the former Monson State Hospital.  Margaret and her husband Cliff owned and operated Cliff's Variety, a diner and variety store located on the Monson/Palmer line. She also worked for many years as a housekeeper for the Publick House Inn in Sturbridge. Margaret's most beloved job was caring for many children, both in and out of her home, as a nanny and baby sitter. She held a special place in her heart for Marc French, who she cared for like one of her own. Margaret was very close to her sister-in-law, Dorothy Brigham, who she helped care for prior to Dorothy's passing. She was also predeceased in succession by two long-time companions, Tony Dimatteo, and Duff Duchesneau, both of Sturbridge.

Margaret enjoyed cottage living at her home on Cedar Lake. Her hobbies were, roller-skating, knitting and crochet, puzzles, word searches, cards, camping and crafts. She was Senior VP of the Women's Auxiliary, Three Rivers Romuald Renaud Post of AmVets; and along with her husband, the Western County Council Commander  and member of the Edward T. Goodreau Post 1813 V.F.W. of Palmer, was active in many fundraisers and events for disabled children. She was a former member and taught Sunday School at the Federated Church of Sturbridge. In her later years, she was a member of the Sturbridge Senior Center, where she enjoyed many trips and volunteered serving meals. In her final years, while being cared for at her daughter's home, Margaret attended the Chelmsford Senior Center. She was fond of her friends at Widow's Group and Knitting Group. She also attended the Chelmsford Senior Center Adult Social Day Program.

All who knew Margaret will remember her warm smile, easy demeanor, kind and loving heart. May she rest in peace, an angel on our shoulder.

A Graveside service for Margaret Jeannette will be held on Friday, September 18 ^th at 12:00pm in the Brimfield Cemetery, Wales Road, Brimfield, MA. There are no calling hours. Donations in her name may be made to the Chelmsford Senior Center at, Friends of the Senior Center, 75 North Road, North Chelmsford, MA 01863-1700.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.