Margaret Meisner, 94

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Margaret Meisner, of Providence, formerly of Lake Angelus, Michigan, died peacefully on March 1, 2025. Born on April 28, 1930, in Detroit, to Ida and Samuel Shames, she led a life marked by a deep dedication to her family, a passion for art and a compassionate ear for those in need.

Margaret earned a degree from Wayne State University, in Detroit, and dedicated many years to helping others as an occupational therapist at Sinai Hospital. In 1960, she married Harry Meisner, adopting his five young children and raising them as her own, along with their daughter, Dana. Together, they enjoyed nearly 50 years of marriage filled with love, humor and endless activity.

An avid reader, Margaret was also deeply involved in the Detroit art scene, volunteering at the Detroit Institute of Arts. She contributed to local schools by reading to children and supporting literacy programs, and in her later years, she volunteered at The Miriam Hospital, in Providence.

Margaret is survived by her children, Marc, Carl, Ned, Grant, Gail and Dana; their spouses, Amanda, Gracie, Randy and Kevin; her grandchildren, Zander, David, Jonathan, Gabriel, Lauren, Ross, Amanda, Colin, Rachel, Abra, Dalton, Sean, Joshua, Austin, Kiera, Adam and Caelyn; and her great-grandchildren, Xavier, Zoe and Amilcar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; her beloved sister, Bernice; and her grandson, Micah.

Donations may be made to the American Civil Liberties Union.