Ware/Sturbridge: Margaret E. Plimpton, 93, of Cedarbrook Village Assisted Living of Ware and formerly of New Boston Rd., Sturbridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 1 ^st , at the Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care Center in West Brookfield.

Her husband of 68 years, Edward F. Plimpton, Sr., passed away in 2014.  She leaves her two daughters, Kathleen Carrier and her husband John of West Brookfield and Deborah L. Mockus of Hull, GA; her son, Edward Fred Plimpton, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Sturbridge; her brother, Edward E. Douty, Jr. and his wife Suzanne of Sturbridge; her grandson, Mikal Carrier and his wife CarrieAnn of Sturbridge; her three great grandchildren, Anthony, Victoria and Holly; and many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her two sisters, Dorothy Clemence and Claire Fortier.  Margaret was born in Fiskdale the daughter of the late Edward E. and Mary (Callahan) Douty.  She was a graduate of the former Mary E. Wells High School in Southbridge.

Margaret worked in the Museum Education department of the Old Sturbridge Village for many years, retiring many years ago.  She previously worked for the American Optical Co. in Southbridge and the Town of Sturbridge.

Margaret enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, playing bingo, cooking, reading, gardening and watching old western movies.  She had great interest in ancestry.  In their younger years, Margaret and her husband Edward enjoyed travelling extensively.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, Sept. 9 ^th , from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in St. Anne Church, 16 Church St., Fiskdale.  Burial will be private.  A calling hour in the funeral home will be held on Friday, Sept. 9 ^th , from 8:30 to 9:30am, prior to the Mass.

Margaret was an animal lover and in lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, 11Young Rd., East Brookfield, MA 01515.