Grogan, Margaret (Kiely) of Reading, formerly of Somerville and Cambridge died January 29, 2022.
Born in Cambridge on February 18, 1938 to the late John and Anna May (Hogan) Kiely. Much loved mother of Anne Grogan of Reading and Eileen Manning and her husband Bob of Wakefield. Proud Grandmother of Maeve Ryan, Brenna Manning, Kevin Manning and Michael Manning. Loving sister of Kathleen Dias of Arlington. Sweetheart to Burton Synnott. She was preceded in death by her beloved son John, brother John Kiely and his wife Judy, sister Mary Levesque and her husband Paul, sister Anna Leavitt and brother in law Angelo Dias. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Margaret loved to learn. An avid reader of books and the daily Globe, she loved the library and participated in book clubs and reading groups for several years. Always on top of current events, she enjoyed talking about politics. She had very strong viewpoints but always respected differing opinions. She enjoyed dining out and having a glass of Kendall Jackson. She had a great sense of humor and an unfiltered wit, yet was never unkind. She made friends from all walks of her life. She was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed but will remain in so many hearts forever.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation in Saint John's Church, NORTH CAMBRIDGE on Friday from 9:45-10:45 am. Followed by her funeral mass at 11 am (masks are required). Burial will follow in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.