Marguerite Ann Hansell

Marguerite Ann Hansell died at Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice in Voorhees on Friday, May 22 after a long battle with multiple illnesses caused by her immune system. The world lost a kind, caring & generous soul who was centered for most of her life on her family and friends and their happiness and well-being. Born in New York City on May 25, 1938, Marge lived in Burlington City for most of her life. She graduated from Burlington City High School, Burlington County College & Trenton State College. She was a substitute teacher at many of the local schools and became an accomplished 8th grade teacher at Saint Paul School for 25 years. Her students loved her, and how she would bring history to life for them. She spent considerable time making her lessons and studies special. Many students visited her after her retirement and talked about the impressions she made upon their lives. After retiring, she worked at Githens School for the Handicapped in Westampton, NJ for several more years. Marge planned many family vacations so she, her husband Stanley and her grown children & their families could enjoy time together -- cruising, diving or just enjoying the beach or mountains and each other. She spent much time planning these reunions and would take great pleasure in seeing her family enjoy themselves. Marge also hosted a yearly trip to Wildwood for more than 20 years for a group of family & friends who came to look forward to and cherish these days together. She made certain that the yearly trip was special, often hosting picnics, pizza, and ice-cream parties at her own expense. She bought prizes throughout the year so her afternoon bingo would be special. Karaoke & after supper-parties were also her specialties. Marge was predeceased by her father Rocco Morea, her stepfather Joseph McGrath, and her mother Elaine McGrath. She was also predeceased by her son Christopher and her granddaughter Gia, and by many of her husband's family members. Marge is survived by her husband of 63 years, Stanley, her son Michael (Mary), her son Stephan and her daughter Andrea Herbert (John) and grandchildren Kerri, Michael, Joseph, Steven, John III, Jacob, Jenna, and great-grandchild Alana. She is also survived by her two sisters Kathleen Pennisi (children Matthew, Maria, Monica & Melanie) and their families and by Carol Kovacs (Michael) and her family. Marge is also survived by many of her husband Stanley's family. Her special friends Carla Hansell & Tom Celi were often great comfort to her, as were all her friends at the Burlington County Golden Years Luncheon Club in Beverly, and especially her dear friend Deanna Cottle. Rest in Peace, our wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt & friend. May God reunite you with those you love, and with all of us whom you have touched so warmly over the years. A memorial service will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marge's name may be made to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. Arrangements are under the direction of the Page Funeral Home, Burlington where messages of sympathy may be sent to the family through www.pagefuneralhome.com.

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