Marguerite L. Wilson

Marguerite L. Wilson, 93, of Salamanca, NY, formerly of Shamokin Dam and Selinsgrove, PA, where she resided for over 30 years, died Wednesday evening, October 25, 2017 at Buffalo General Hospital following a short illness.

Born July 23, 1924 in Hornell, NY, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Rosella Bricks Smyder. She was married on June 28, 1947 in Dansville, NY to Theodore L. Wilson, who predeceased her in 2006.

She was a graduate of Dansville Central School, Class of 1942.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed the outdoors and her flowers. Prior to her husband’s death, they enjoyed travelling to New England and the Adirondacks. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish, Salamanca, NY.

Surviving are: two daughters, Linda (Noel) Poling, Salamanca, NY and Dianne (Ronnie) Johnson, Marietta, OH; two sons, David (Valerie) Wilson, White Cloud, MI and Robert (Shelly) Wilson, Sanford, NC; eight grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a son, Richard Wilson, a sister, Eleanor McGinnis, and a brother, Louis Smyder.

Friends may call at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Monday, October 30, 2017 from 2 – 3 p.m., at which time funeral services will be held with Deacon Michael Anderson of Our Lady of Peace Parish officiating.

Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Shamokin Dam, PA.

E-condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.