Margaret A. McMaster

August 16, 1923 - May 22, 2018

Margaret A. McMaster, 94, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Genesis Healthcare of New Haven. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence France. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven. Margaret retired in 1984 from Peter Eckrich and Sons after 20 years. She loved being a grandma and spending time with her grandchildren. A woman of strong faith, she was a wonderful example of a devout catholic. She is survived by her children, Mickey (Linda) McMaster of Danielson, CT, Steven (Barbara) McMaster of Fort Wayne, Donna (Pete) Vine of Groton, CT, Connie (Byron) Helm of Fort Wayne, and Doris Bell of New Haven; daughter-in-law, Kim McMaster of Fort Wayne; 22 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren; and 22 great great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank in 1999; children, Rose Cook and Frank McMaster both in 2017; and grandson, Larry Snyder. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 943 Powers St., New Haven with visitation half hour prior. Father Bill Sullivan officiating. Visitation is also 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with a rosary at 3:30 p.m. Burial in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials to Masses or Heartland Hospice.