Margaret Meisner

We are saddened to announce the passing of Margaret Meisner, aged 94, of Providence, Rhode Island, formerly of Lake Angelus, Michigan. Margaret died peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Rhode Island. Born on April 28, 1930, in Detroit to Ida and Samuel Shames, she led a life marked by a deep dedication to her family, a passion for art, and a compassionate ear for those in need.

Margaret earned her degree from Wayne State University in Detroit and dedicated many years to helping others as an Occupational Therapist at Sinai Hospital. In 1960, she married Harry Meisner, adopting his five young children and raising them as her own, along with their daughter Dana. Together, they enjoyed nearly 50 years of marriage filled with love, humor, and endless activity.

An avid reader, Margaret was also deeply involved in the Detroit art scene, volunteering at the Detroit Institute of Arts. She contributed to local schools by reading to children and supporting literacy programs, and in her later years, she volunteered at Miriam Hospital in Providence.

Margaret is survived by her children Marc, Carl, Ned, Grant, Gail, and Dana; their spouses Amanda, Gracie, Randy and Kevin; her grandchildren Zander, David, Jonathan, Gabriel, Lauren, Ross, Amanda, Colin, Rachel, Abra, Dalton, Sean, Joshua, Austin, Kiera, Adam, and Caelyn; and her great-grandchildren Xavier, Zoe, and Amilcar. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry, her beloved sister Bernice, and her grandson Micah.

A private burial will be held in Swan Point Cemetery in Providence, Rhode Island. Shiva will be held Tuesday, March 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the home of Gail Meisner in Wakefield, Rhode Island. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Civil Liberties Union.

Margaret's kindness, profound love for her family, and her ability to comfort family, and friends old and new, will be deeply missed and forever cherished by all who knew her.