Josephine Margetts

1901–1989 (age 88)

Biography

Josephine Margetts was born in 1901 and spent her lifetime in the serene hills around New Vernon, witnessing the turn of two world wars and the steady arrival of modern comforts in her community.

A devoted neighbor and beloved matriarch, she kept family traditions alive with kindness and generosity, leaving a legacy of hospitality cherished at New Vernon Cemetery.

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