Margaret Lavargna

 Margaret Lavargna, (MacEachern) "Skookie" of Revere formerly of the Linden area of Malden passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 19, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in Boston on March 12, 1935, to the late Ivan and Olga (Gill) MacEachern (both of Prince Edward Island, Canada).

Raised in Roslindale, Margaret, known as Skookie to her family and close friends cherished being part of a large family and remained close to her nine siblings throughout her life. Some of her fondest memories of her childhood included visiting family in PEI Canada with her beloved Aunt and Uncle Elizabeth and Conrad Benoit. In her younger years, she loved to dance and could often be found at Moseley's on the Charles Ballroom with her best friend Anna. She met her future husband Albie through a co-worker, and the rest is history. Together they raised six children and had a loving marriage that spanned over 60 years.

Skookie was an amazing cook and her home was warm and inviting. She could whip up a tasty meal at a moment's notice followed by a cup of tea and engaging conversation for all who came to visit. She was a devoted fan of Boston and New England teams, always rooting from the edge of her seat.

Summers were always spent by the pool with family and friends. She loved her home. Her patience and kindness made sleep-overs a fun place for her grandchildren to spend weekends and school vacations. The holidays always ended with a big card game and lots of laughter.

Skookie also had a creative side. She had an eye for decorating and an appreciation for art. Through the years she created many unique ceramic pieces as gifts for those fortunate enough to receive one. She crocheted the most beautiful blankets, winning a Blue Ribbon for one of her creations at the Marshfield Fair. An avid reader, Skookie was known for getting lost in a good book and shared a book-swap with her close-knit group of neighbors.

Over the past 10 years she expanded her talents to the digital world by creating home-made photo books, blankets & specialty mugs through Shutterfly, and was an IPAD expert (especially with her Macys App.)

A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, her presence will be profoundly missed. Despite the loss, Skookie left behind beautiful memories that will be cherished forever.

Skookie was the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Albert “Albie" Lavargna Sr. Devoted mother of the late Joseph of Malden and survived by her son Albert, Jr. and his late wife Virginia of Revere, her son Michael of Revere, her daughter Charlene Santo and her husband Stephen of Brockton, her daughter Cheryl Pendenza and her husband Anthony of Medford, and her daughter Karen and her husband Tim Johnson of Reading. Loving Grandmother to 10 grandchildren, Heather Santo, Dominic Santo, Nicole Lavargna, Christin Lavargna, Julie Lavargna, Mollie Gardner, Maggie Pendenza, Sarah Pendenza, Emma Johnson, Jackson Johnson and 6 great grandchildren Christian, Antonio, Nico and Selena Crank, Joie and Everett Gardner. Dear sister of Frederick MacEachern and his wife Beverly of W. Roxbury, Virginia Costello and her late husband Robert of Roslindale, and the late Ivan MacEachern, Corinne Dickie, Mabel Gracie, Velma Atkins, John MacEachern, Vernon MacEachern, and George MacEachern. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

A Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm followed by a Funeral Service at Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 10:30am followed by a 11:00am Prayer Service in the funeral home. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to

We invite all who knew and loved Margaret to celebrate her life by sharing their memories, stories, and photographs on her memorial page at www.buonfiglio.com.