BIDDEFORD – Margaret B. Sweeney, 96 of Pool Road passed away Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.
She was born in Yorkshire England on May 15, 1922 the daughter of Victor and Ellen Langley Beecroft.
Margaret came to the United States at a young age. She attended local schools and graduated from Biddeford High School.
She later graduated from Green Mountain College in Vermont. Returning to Maine, she owned and operated her own businesses The Quality Shoppe and La Corseterie in Biddeford for many years.
After she retired, she volunteered at Southern Maine Health Center.
Survivors include three sons Mark Lariviere of Kittery, Paul Lariviere of Biddeford, Carl Lariviere of Bend, Oregon, and Fay Dumas of Saco; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home 365 Main St, Saco are entrusted with her arrangements.
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