On February 5, 2010, at the Orchard Creek Supportive Care facility, Margaret Chambers passed peacefully away. Formerly of La Grange, IL and Glen Arbor, Margy was surrounded by her family who prayed with her, told family stories and loved her.
Born on May 15, 1917 in La Grange, to Jean Cossitt Miles and Marshall Gilbert Miles, Margaret Amy joined her brother Marshall (Bud) and sister Mary, who both preceded her in death.
In 1942, Marg married William T. Mabin, a submarine sailor, and they spent their first happy months of marriage together in San Diego. Their daughter, Nancy Mabin Chambers Kenney (John) was born in 1943. On May 3, 1945, Bill’s submarine, U.S.S. Lagarto, was lost in the Pacific, and Marg became a widow at 27. Lagarto, lost for 60 years, was found in the Gulf of Thailand in 2005.
Margaret Mabin married Frank J. Chambers in 1948. She often said that he “saved her life.” Margy and Hank had three children, Catherine Chambers Haskins, Daniel and Thomas Chambers (Margaret); their marriage lasted 45 years. Hank Chambers died in 1993.
Margy was active in many community affairs — district coordinator of the American Field Service, president of the St. Cletus Council of Catholic Women, and newsletter writer of the Cossitt Family Association. Franklin D. Cossitt, founder of the Village of La Grange, was Margaret’s great-grandfather.
In addition to Margy’s children, she is survived by grandchildren John Kenney, Elizabeth Kenney Augustine (Christopher), and William Kenney (Linsey); Sarah and Margaret Haskins; Meaghan, Sean and Moira Chambers; great-grandchildren Allison and Clint Kenney; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside, IL and by Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City. Donations may be made to: Hospice of Michigan, 900 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686.