Margaret Mary O'Brien Bishop

Mrs. Margaret M. (O’Brien) Bishop, age 67, of Lynn, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2017. She was the beloved wife of John Bishop, with whom she shared 39 years of marriage. Margaret was born in London, England on June 28, 1949 the daughter of the late Mathew O’Brien and Teresa (O’Brien) O’Brien. She was raised in Lynn and graduated from Lynn Classical High School, Class of 1967.

“Margie” was singularly devoted as a mother and wife, tirelessly providing love and care to all those around her. Her compassion extended beyond her family, when she obtained her nursing degree at age 50. She widened her circle of care with countless patients whom she nurtured and tended to with her signature mixture of wisdom, humor and no-nonsense New England pragmatism that made her a favorite among all those who were fortunate enough to receive her care. Margie was a lifelong supporter of the arts, music and theater and was a proud LEHS drama club booster. She played an instrumental role in all of her children’s after school pursuits and created a second home to three generations of kids who affectionately knew her as “Mrs. B” or simply as “mom”. She was a lifelong advocate of AIDS awareness.

Margie’s greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother, never tiring and always ready to welcome you with an open door, a cup of tea and lots of laughs for anyone lucky enough to sit at her kitchen table. In addition to her husband, John E. Bishop, she leaves behind three children; Sean Bishop and his wife, Kelly of Pasadena, CA, Matthew Bishop of North Carolina and Molly Ramsay and her husband, Brian of Lynn. Margie also leaves behind four grandchildren; Chloe and Kenley Bishop of North Carolina, Olivia Ramsay of Lynn and Ahbella Bishop-Adam of North Carolina, as well as several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her devoted group of lifelong friends, “The Golden Girls”.

Margie’s visitation will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2017 from 4 – 7 PM at Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn, MA 01904. Her funeral will begin at the funeral home on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 11 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 12 PM at St. Pius V Church, 215 Maple Street in Lynn. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery on Boston Street in Lynn. Please visit www.cuffemcginn.com for directions, or to sign the on-line guest book.