Margaret Ann Shackel, age 88 of Arlington, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2020 at her home with her family at her side. She was born on April 8, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph Dakoske and Ellen McCorry Dakoske. Margaret married Donald Shackel September 26,1953 and celebrated 67 years of marriage together.
Margaret was an intelligent and beautiful woman with a great sense of humor. She and her husband Don shared great love for each other. She loved her children deeply and wanted the best for them. Her siblings were some of her best lifelong friends and she was proud to be the eldest. She was known to be impulsive and enjoyed bending the rules. She also felt things deeply and could make others feel very special. Margaret had struggled with depression throughout life and Don was always there for her.
Margaret graduated from Mercy College in Detroit, MI and worked as a Registered Nurse for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling, reading, cooking, and gardening and the pursuit of fun. Her greatest moments were spent with her husband and children all of whom will miss her greatly.
There will be a graveside service for family and close friends at a later date.
Margaret is survived by her husband Donald J. Shackel; daughters Susan King, Barbara Shackel, Kathy Teichner and husband Jeff; son James Shackel and wife Jean; Craig and Melanie Lashley; grandchildren Lauren Gonzalez, David Teichner, Natalie King, Hunter King, Dylan West, Sydney Shackel, Chelsea Shackel, Courtney Small, Heather Bland, Micah Shackel, Laine Krysl; great grandchildren Lucas Gonzalez, Gage Gonzalez, Quinn Gonzalez, Emerson Small, and Lincoln Bland; siblings Joanne Duhart, Jenny Carroll and husband Jim, Tom Dakoske and wife Judiann, and Sister Barbara Dakoske. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, son Donald Shackel, sister Mary Delmotte, sister Ellen Rinke, brother Joe Dakoske, and grandson Jason Teichner.
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