Mrs. Margaret Mary Whiteman

November 18, 1930 - June 17, 2015

Margaret Mary Whiteman Margaret Mary (Min, Nanny) Whiteman peacefully passed away with her husband of 51 years, Brian, and loved ones at her side, on Wednesday June 17, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital. She lived 84 years filled with many happy family moments and is now at peace. She lived her entire life in her beloved rivertown of Athens, where she received all her blessed sacraments from St. Patrick’s Church and where she married Brian Goes Whiteman and baptized the 5 children who survive her. She was blessed with Teresa (Mark) Niemegeers of Radville, Canada, Brian (Catherine) Whiteman Jr. of Athens, Robert (Beth) Whiteman of Slingerlands, John Whiteman of Berea, Ohio and Nancy (Everett) Bergquist of Hebron, Connecticut. She was loved and supported to the end by her sister Teresa DelVecchio and brother John (Janet) DelVecchio and niece Jean (Walter) Lyons and nephew John Robert DelVecchio. Her family brought her great happiness and support. She treasured her grandchildren and joyfully shared in their many accomplishments. “Nanny” remains deep in the hearts of Sophie, Nevadadawn, Matthew, Ellie, Rachel, Owen, William, Christopher and Michael. Those wishing to remember her in a special way may contribute to St. Patrick’s Memorial Fund at 19 North Franklin Street Athens or to a Ronald McDonald House Charities near to them. https://donate.rmhc.org. Friends and family may pay respects at Richard’s Funeral Home at 26 North Vernon Street, Athens, NY from 2 to 4 pm or 6 to 8 pm on Sunday June 21, 2015. A mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. On Monday June 22, 2015 at St. Patrick's Church 24 North Washington Street, Athens, NY. Interment will follow at Athens Rural Cemetery on Olivett Lane. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net