Margaret Ellen Capell
Margaret Ellen Capell, 80, passed away June 19, 2015 in Virginia Beach, VA.
She was born April 6, 1935 in East St. Louis, IL.
She graduated from The Academy of Notre Dame in Belleville, IL. Among her various careers, the one she enjoyed the most was being a long distance operator for the C&P Telephone Company.
She loved to travel and always looked forward to the next trip. She was an avid reader and was always at the library.
Her love for life was only exceeded by her love of family. She was a volunteer at Virginia Aquarium. Later she realized her real passion for volunteer work at Sentara Bayside Hospital. She volunteered there for many years and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F Capell. She is survived by her son, Michael Capell and his wife, Gretchen Greene.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 12:30pm at The Church of The Ascension in Virginia Beach.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association.
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