pCANTON- Margaret P. Drew, 102, formerly of Massena, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, April 9, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Home, in Ogdensburg./ppMargaret was born November 14, 1913 in Potsdam, daughter of the late Charles and Isabel Bix Andrus. She attended Carthage Schools, and was employed as a presser at Potsdam Laundry and Massena Laundry until retiring in 1976. She married Melvin J. Drew on April 10, 1946 at the Methodist Church in Potsdam with Rev. Roy officiating. Melvin predeceased her on September 5, 1977./ppShe was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton. Margaret was an avid reader and enjoyed embroidery sitting on her porch. She enjoyed traveling and lived in Arizona for a while. She loved her cats and dogs./ppMargaret is survived by several nieces and nephews, including her caregiver, Carter Houk of Canton./ppBesides her husband and parents, Margaret was predeceased by three sisters, Mary Esseltine; Geraldine Searles; and Irene McDonald; and her brother, William Andrus./ppAs per Margaret’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. A graveside service for Margaret will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Area #2./ppMemorial donations may be made in Margaret’s memory to the Potsdam Humane Society./ppArrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, where memories and condolences may be shared online at www.donaldsonfh.com./p
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