Margaret A. Wright (Ames)

December 15, 1915 — November 10, 2016

Margaret Stevens Wright, 100, of Bennington, VT died peacefully on
November 10, 2016 at Fillmore Pond Senior Living Community in
Bennington, VT. She was surrounded by her family.
Margaret was born in Fort Fairfield, ME and spent her "growing- up"
years on the family farm. Margaret always had wonderful stories to tell
about going to school or her piano lessons traveling in a horse and
sleigh wrapped up in a big warm blanket . After graduating from high
school in Fort Fairfield she went to Boston and studied dramatic arts
and public speaking at Leland Powers School of the Theater. Upon
graduation,she returned to Fort Fairfield, ME, and got her teaching
certificate . She taught school for a short time before she married Dr.
Hiram D. Stevens in November, 1940. They moved to Smyrna Mills, ME
where they raised their children, love having family gatherings during
the holidays and enjoyed their summers at the camp in Island Falls, ME.
She continued to be involved in helping with and directing school plays
and public spe a king activities at the local high school, playing the piano
for the church choir and serving as a member of the local school board.
She was also active in service organizations such as the Eastern Star. In
1985 Margaret married Howard Wright of Brunswick, ME. They had
many wonderful years together traveling and spending the winters in
Florida. Mr. Wright died in 1998. Margaret moved to Bennington, VT
in 2002 to be closer to family.
Throughout her life, Margaret had a great love for music. She was an
accomplished piano player, plucked away on her ukulele and learned to
strum a guitar. She also loved to cook, ski, golf and play bridge with
family and friends.
Margaret is survived by her three children: Priscilla Stevens Bradshaw
of Bennington, VT, David Stevens of Bangor, ME and Mark Stevens of "
Moraga, CA. She, also, leaves six grandchildren and 11 great -
grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held in Maine for famiy and friends at a later
date.
Contributions in memory of Margaret Stevens Wright may be given to
the American Diabetes Association."

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Margaret A. Wright (Ames)

December 15, 1915 — November 10, 2016

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