Margaret T. Rattigan

Rattigan Margaret T., age 89, died peacefully April 2, 2002 at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center in Burnsville, MN. Margaret was born June 30, 1912 in Waltham, MA. She was one of seven children, all now deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, John Rattigan and survived by her son, Michael & his wife Regina. After graduating from high school in 1930, Margaret became a buyer for Park Snows Dept. Stores in Boston, MA until she married in 1950. Her husband John had a long Air Force career and together they traveled and lived in many parts of the country. She spent most of her later years in Shalimar, FL until moving to MN to be near her son. Margaret was active in the Catholic Church and was a member of the Legion of Mary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Delores Hope Chapel, 30 Holly Ave., Shalimar, FL 32579. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Mary, Mother of the Church (Chapel), 3333 Cliff Rd., Burnsville, MN on Saturday, April 6 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Florida at Barnacas National Cemetery in Pensacola. Gearty-Delmore 763-537-4511

Published on April 4, 2002