Obituary of Margaret Wakula

Margaret Maggie Wakula 80 of Groton passed away February 24, 2011 at the Groton Residential Care Facility. Maggie was born June 7, 1930 in Cortland the daughter of the late Merrit and Julia Cummings Seamans. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her many friends. Maggie is survived by her husband Leo Wakula of Groton, her children Michael Wakula of McLean, Kathy (William) Killian of Pennsylvania, Jean (Robert) Totman of McLean, Susan Abbott of Cortland brothers Merritt (Beverly) Seamans of McGraw, Peter (Carol) Seamans of Cortland sisters Frances Strickland of Cortland, Helen (joseph) Wakula of Cortland her brother in law Thaddeus Wakula of Cortand, 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews In addition to her parents Maggie was predeceased by her sister Alice Finton and sister in law Iva Wakula. Funeral services will be held 5:00 pm Sunday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave Cortland, with the Reverend Allan J. Ferguson officiating. Spring Interment will be St Anthonys Cemetery Groton Friends are invited to call from 3-5 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Maggies name is asked to consider the Alzheimers Association 441 Kirkpatrick St. Syracuse, New York 13204 To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beeard.com Your mom is at rest, so that is good. However, we know she leaves behind many grieving family members. Hopefully, your knowledge that she is no longer in any pain and died peacefully will make it easier for you. We offer our sincere sympathy - it's always tough on those who are left alive. Keep her in your memories always. We love you, Ellen, Danny, Katie, and Michael Jampole Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all today at this sad time. Maggie was a special person and will be greatly missed. We are out of the state and conflicts prevent the kids from being with you today, but we will be thinking of you all and be in touch when we arrive back home. Love, Uncle Walt, Aunt Sheila, Dawn, Mark, Deborah, and Denise.