March 20, 1935 – March 15, 2026
Margaret A. (Leonard) Roscoe, age 90, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 15, 2026, at the Aberjona Nursing Center in Winchester. She was the beloved wife of the late Everett J. Roscoe.
Margaret was the cherished daughter of the late Percy and Anne (Ivey) Leonard. She was born in Medford and later moved to Reading, where she made her lifelong home. After graduating from high school, she married Everett, and the couple moved to Heidelberg, Germany, while Everett served in the military. Upon returning home, they settled in Reading, where they raised their family.
Margaret worked for many years as a paraprofessional in the Reading school system. In her later years, she enjoyed spending time vacationing in Terra Verde, Florida, where she developed lifelong friendships. She loved the ocean and later resided in Rockport. Margaret was an avid Boston sports fan and rarely missed watching a game. She also had extended family in Nova Scotia, Canada, whom she loved visiting. An enthusiastic reader, Margaret also greatly enjoyed watching movies.
Margaret’s greatest joy was her ever‑growing family. She is survived by her two daughters, Chris Carter and her husband Rick of Reading, and Lori Roscoe and her husband Stephen Smith of Lynn; and her son, Jim Roscoe and his wife Karen of Reading. She was the proud grandmother of Audrey (Pat) Kelly, Renee (Mike) Flynn, Scott Carter, Evan (Sara) Cutelis, Ryan Carter, Everett (Erika) Roscoe, and Caroline Roscoe, and the loving great‑grandmother of Maeve and Owen Kelly. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Margaret was predeceased by her three sisters, Lorraine Spurin, Joan Goding, and Shirley Leonard.
Margaret’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Shannon Grover for the compassionate and dedicated care she provided to their mother over several years.
Visitation will be held at the Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn Street (corner of Woburn Street), Reading, on Thursday, March 19, from 10:00–11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Margaret’s memory may be made to Fostering Hope New England, P.O. Box 603066, Providence, RI 02906, or online at www.fosteringhope.org. For directions and the online guestbook, please visit www.johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com.
