WESTFIELD: Margaret (Clark) Liberty (89) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Born on August 13, 1925, to the late Harry Clark and Margaret (Kinsey) Clark in Elizabeth, NJ; Marge grew up in Springfield graduating from Commerce High School in 1943, and met Virgil Liberty at a camera club meeting and they were married in 1947. They raised four children and enjoyed over 67 years together. She lived most of her adult life in Westfield, Massachusetts working part time in various positions including Westfield Newspaper, city of Westfield credit union, Police Dept. and Treasurer’s Dept. She and Virgil were both active members of the Southwick Congregational Church.
When Marge and Virgil moved to Vermont for 20 years after retirement they were both members of the Methodist Church in Moretown. While living in Vermont, she was the auditor for the Town of Moretown, VT for 5 years. Returning to Westfield in 1997, Marge and Virgil both became members of the Second Congregational Church.
Through her numerous volunteer activities, Marge served the AARP, Mad River Valley Senior Citizens, Moretown Methodist Church, Southwick Congregational Church, Homemakers Club, TOPS and the Senior Transport program of Westfield, and was the treasurer for the Quilt Club in Moretown, VT. To Margaret, life was home and family, always ready with a patient ear, and a wonderful sense of humor. She was a talented quilter and was skilled at working with ceramics.
Predeceased by husband Virgil and grandchildren Margaret and Ryan; Margaret leaves her brother Franklin Clark of East Longmeadow; son Michael and his wife Gail of Fenton, Michigan; and David and his wife Susan; daughter Carolyn Pierce and husband Alan; and son Roger and his wife Debbie all of Westfield. He also leaves 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends in both Westfield, MA and Moretown, VT.
The family would also like to thank Nurse Nancy and the wonderful caring staff at the Genesis Health Care Westfield Center.
A Memorial Service for Margaret will be held at the Southwick Congregational Church on Saturday, March 14th at 11:00 a.m. Margaret will be interred with Virgil at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
