Margaret M. Doyle

Albany-Margaret Mary (McGraw) Doyle passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2013 at the Eddy Memorial in Troy. Margaret was born August 29, 1923 to Mary Corcoran McGraw and Joseph McGraw.She was a graduate of Vincentian Institute and The College of St. Rose. Margaret attained a Masters Degree in Library Science from SUNY Albany while working full time for NYS Education Dept. and raising five children. In her career as a librarian she often said that her years spent at the research desk of the NYS Library in Albany were the most rewarding. Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband, Thomas in 1998 and her beloved son, Stephen in 1987. She was also predeceased by her cherished brothers Joseph A. McGraw and Thomas C. McGraw. Margaret is survived by four children, Maureen (Michael Piazza), Thomas (Beatrice), Michael (Magda), and Gerald (Donna). She is also survived by nine grandchildren, T.J. and Corey Doyle, Brian and Marisa Piazza, Allison and Harrison Doyle and Kelly Doyle-Painter, Michelle and Kevin Doyle. Margaret also had one great-granddaughter, Emmaline Claire Gales, who she loved dearly and talked about constantly in these last nine months. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Margaret was a devout Roman Catholic, who always put others before herself; she was a long-time parishioner of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Albany. She was a caring, generous and wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Margaret always had a kind word and a warm friendly smile for her friends at the Eddy. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the entire staff of the Eddy Memorial for their dedication and loving care of Margaret. Funeral services Friday, April 12, 2013 at 9:30 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Vincent De Paul Church, Albany at 10:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday, April 11, 2013 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. To leave the family a special message on their guest book, obtain a prayer card or directions, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Margaret's name to: St John's/St Ann's Outreach Center, 88 Fourth Ave, Albany.

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Margaret M. Doyle

August 29, 1923 - April 6, 2013