Margaret L. Stark, of Richboro died peacefully on November 29, 2014 at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown. She was 98.

           Born in Scotland Neck, NC, she was the beloved wife of the late George A. Stark, and daughter of the late James and Mary Whitaker. She was also predeceased by her 5 brothers and 2 sisters.

           Margaret was a graduate of Battleboro High School in Battleboro, NC. Margaret was a resident of Philadelphia for years before moving to Richboro. She was the manager of the Grace Book Store at 8^th and Chestnut St. in Philadelphia from 1955 until her retirement in 1994. She was a faithful member of Berachah Church and Calvary Chapel, an avid reader and loved to work outside in the garden and cheered on the Phillies.

           Margaret is survived by her loving and devoted daughter Ruth Ann Cotton, her 4 dear grandchildren: Edward R., Mark R., Thomas R. (Maria), Stephen R.(Heather) and 7 great grandchildren; Cpl. (U.S.M.C) Edward (Kilee), Joseph, John, James, Nicholas, Thomas and Taylor Leigh and 1 great-great grandson Jack.

           Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday December 4, 2014 from 10:00am until her Funeral Service 11:00 am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be held privately.

           In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to America’s Keswick, Colony of Mercy 601 Rt. 530 Whiting, NJ 08759.