Margaret Sumner
1964 - 2026
Margaret Sumner
1964 - 2026
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BORN
1964
DIED
2026
Margaret Sumner Obituary
She is survived by her mother, Anne O'Neill of New Rochelle, siblings Jeannie Loferski (Michael Loferski), Catherine McWilliam (James McWilliam), Sheila O'Neill (Kerry Metz), Tricia O'Neill (Nick Mulford) and Timothy O'Neill (Krystin O'Neill). Her father John T. O'Neill and nephew Henry "Hank" McWilliam both of Rye, NY preceded her in death.
Maggie was a devoted daughter, sister and aunt to Sophia Baskin (Brett Baskin), Peter Loferski, Charlie Metz, Cate McWilliam, Maddy, Julia & Anna O'Neill, and a great aunt to Beau Baskin.
Born in Rye and a proud New Yorker, Maggie was well known for her love of dance, art, food, travel, dogs, and yoga. She danced professionally with Harkness Ballet and was a teacher at the Rye Ballet Conservatory. While she considered herself a perpetual yoga student, she was also a gifted yoga teacher.
Small in stature, Maggie will always be remembered for her impeccable style, sweet tooth, quick wit, and big attitude. "Though she may be but little, she is fierce" (William Shakespeare).
A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday March 5, 2026 at 10 AM at Church of the Resurrection 910 Boston Post Rd, Rye, NY 10580. In lieu of flowers, Maggie requested donations to the FDNY Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Florence Rondeau-Chang
March 5, 2026
Maggie'O, that year I shared a bedroom with you, when your family so graciously took me in as a 7th child, was one of my best memories. I will never forget our girly talks and you saying to me in the middle of the night when everyone was asleep; "let's go down and make crepes FloRo!", the name you invented for me. Most importantly I will always remember YOU; full of grace, kindness, humor, elegance, and wit. I missed you always and will always miss you. I love you Maggie...FloRo...
Kathleen Duff
March 4, 2026
Maggie, Maggie..... may you be peaceful and resting in the arms of God. You will always be loved and missed. Please look over us from a star in the heavens. Kathleen Duff
Mary Duff
March 4, 2026
Maggie you will be missed !
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Kate Deming
March 3, 2026
Love you forever! - Kate D
Linda Bjork
February 28, 2026
Maggie. Words are insufficient to express how much we miss you. Your kindness and joy will forever echo in the neighborhood. I am deeply grateful for our friendship and all the love and support you have shown Harley, Lion King, and Lucyboy. In the midst of our sadness, I remind myself that good friends always meet again. Love, Linda
Laura Winn
February 27, 2026
My heart is broken. To Maggie´s family, I pray for comfort and peace while grieving your loss. I feel so fortunate to have known and loved Maggie. Her friendship was, quite literally, life changing. I wish we had more time, but I know she will remain a part of my life forever. Until we meet again, my friend. You are loved and missed
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