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Margaret Squires Obituary

SQUIRES - Margaret Mary (nee McJenkins), on February 28, 2010. Life-long resident of Amity Harbor, L.I. Retired and devoted teacher, Albany Ave. School, Lindenhurst. Beloved wife of Andrew Otto Squires. Beloved daughter of Ann and the late William James McJenkins. Cherished sister of Joann (Thomas Wm.) Slavin, and the late Wendy Alexandre. Dear aunt of Jessica, Katherine Ann, Melissa Ann and Thomas Wm. Jr. Adored stepmother of Mary Frances Keeney and Debra Pittenger, and grandmother of Nicholas, Nathan and Samantha Keeney. Also survived by her brothers-in-law David, Joseph (Lisa) and Daniel (Ann) Squires; and nieces and nephews, Thomas, David, Joseph, Roy, Stephanie and Christina. Family and friends may call at the D'Andrea Bros. Funeral Home, 99 Oak Street, Copiague, on Wednesday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 p.m. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10:30 a.m., St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church, Amityville.

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Published by Newsday on Mar. 2, 2010.

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Beverly Mantikas

February 24, 2021

All these years later and that picture of my now 23 year old son and Mrs Squires is still on his dresser. She was one in a million and an inspiration to all !

March 3, 2010

She was, without a doubt, one of the loveliest people I have ever met.She always listened without judgement,spoke without malice, and living with all of what others may have viewed as burdens, saw a beautiful world.
I truly believe she touched ALL she encountered, from her family,her students, and even the vendors who sold her lottery tickets.
She was inspiration to all.
May she rest in peace.
Noreen Carew Sadoff
Massapequa, NY

Tracey and Savannah Haworth

March 2, 2010

We just heard the news and are so sad. We are so grateful to have known such a great person. My daughter had Mrs. Squires eight years ago, and to this day we still talk about how she was such a great person and teacher. She touched so many lives in the selfless actions that she did. Despite her own difficulties, which most people would have given up along time ago, she kept moving on happily and made this world a much better place. We will truly miss her. We express our deepest condolences to her entire family and Rosie dog.

Beverly Mantikas

March 2, 2010

I am so very sad to hear of the loss of such a wonderful, warm woman. Two of my three children were Kindergarten students of Mrs. Squires, and I could not have asked for a more kind, patient, loving woman to begin them in their school careers. One is now a college student and the positivity of Mrs. Squires' has followed her through her school career. My youngest child, to this very day, has a picture of himself in his Kindergarten class with Mrs. Squires on his dresser in his bedroom. I have never met a more kind, warm, positive and selfless person in my life. She has touched so many.I can absolutely say that I am a better person for having known her and will eternally be grateful to her. She truly lives on through the many children she nurtured during her lifetime.My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Beverly Mantikas and family

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