Margaret M. Dockry

Margaret (Peg) M. Dockry, 98, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Heather Glen Senior Living in Allentown, PA.

Born July 22, 1924 in Morristown, NJ, Peg lived most of her life in Milford, NJ and The Woodlands, TX before moving to the Allentown area in 2014. She worked as an administrative assistant for the Warren County Adjusters Office before retirement. Peg was a woman of many interests and talents. She flew small planes in her early life, was an accomplished poet and short story writer whose works were published in national magazines, and a noted round dancer and caller in the Lehigh Valley area and nationally.

Daughter of the late Francis and Anna (Boland) McAndrew, Peg is survived by: her four daughters Kathleen Dockry of South Portland, ME, Mary Bertun of Madison, WI, Celia Smoot of Williamsburg, VA, and Bernadette Latin of San Diego, CA; her 9 grandchildren; and her 5 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph M. Dockry, her two sons Frank Dockry and Matthew Dockry, her sister Elizabeth (Betty) Weiss and her grandson Chas Bertun.

Services will be private. Arrangements are under the care of the Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, 24 Church Road, Milford, NJ.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National CASA/GAL Association, 100 W. Harrison Street North Tower, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98119.

Condolences

From: Sharon (Sloyer) McGowan
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

From: Al & Gale Spinks & family
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother. Peg was a wonderful lady. We shared many fun times together on the square and round dance floors. Our memories are so special os she and Joe.

From: Jeremy Ace
A hug from me to you to let you know that today and every day, you are in my heart and thoughts. I’m so sorry for your loss. LOVE

From: Elaine & Ed Wasekanes
May Peg's memory be for a blessing. Hoping your happy memories of Peg bring you comfort & strength today & always. A big yellow rock from, Elaine & Ed Delval Square & Round Dance Federation, Club Sashay

From: Lise Greene
Peg was a wonderful dancer and cuer. I didn't know about all her other interests, accomplishments, and contributions! She certainly brightened the world with her presence.

From: Frank Weiss
Sadness and Smiles.... It is such a shame to know that she is gone.... and she will will be very much missed. I can't help but smile, with all of the fun stories, and times we all had together... LBI. Her wit, and sense of humor, will always make me smile.. Big Hug , and my deepest sympathies to all of the cousins .

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