Margaret Mary Doyle

Margaret M. Doyle, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024 with her wife by her side. She was 59. A lifelong advocate for those who could not advocate for themselves, Margaret dedicated her life to helping children, those with special needs, and most recently, those suffering with Posterior Cortical Atrophy.

Born in Concord to the late Charles and Janet (Fannon) Doyle, Margaret was raised in Maynard alongside her three younger sisters. She graduated from Maynard High School in 1983 and earned her B.S. in Special Education from Fitchburg State College in 1987. Inspired by her sister Eileen, Margaret began her career in education as a preschool teacher working with children with special needs. Upon earning her M.S. in Administration from Wheelock College and Boston University, Margaret began her long-standing tenure as an Elementary School Principal and worked diligently to provide the highest quality education available to students across Massachusetts, including those at Helen Mae Sauter School in Gardner, Brophy Elementary School in Framingham, Thorndyke Elementary School and Quinsigamond Elementary School, both in Worcester. 

Margaret’s calling to support children in their growth and development extended far beyond the classroom. In addition to being a committed teacher and principal, she was a beloved coach and spent many happy years coaching the sons of a family friend, “her boys” - Andrew and Ryan, in soccer, baseball, and basketball. And while she loved all sports, Margaret had a strong affinity for golf and could often be found enjoying a round with friends and family. In 2004 she was thrilled to welcome her nephew Ethan, whom she adored to no end. Margaret found true happiness in her partner, Cyndy. A shared dedication to family and never-ending commitment to the education of children made them a remarkable pair, and of many, many great moments together, their vacations to Maine and Cape Cod were some of Margaret’s favorite memories.

Diagnosed in 2017 with Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), Margaret was an incredible advocate for those struggling with the disease. While it became more challenging as the disease progressed, Margaret’s enthusiasm never faltered. Manifested in the countless hours she dedicated to the Alzheimer’s Association, Margaret was determined to make a difference, not only in her own life, but in the lives of everyone affected by this debilitating disease. Her impact at the local and state levels brought attention and funding to the poorly understood, Alzheimer’s related disease.

Margaret leaves behind her loving wife, Cyndy Page; their children, John and Catherine Tersoni; her sisters, Elizabeth Saul (Kennedy) of Marlborough and Mary Tivnan (Brendon) of Clinton; her dear nephew, Ethan Saul; and many cousins and friends. She is predeceased by her parents and her beloved sister Eileen Doyle.

Family and friends are invited to honor and remember Margaret’s life by gathering for Visitation on Saturday, January 4th from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at Saint Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main Street, Westborough. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. A private burial will take place at a later date. 

Those wishing to view the broadcast (and recording) of Margaret's funeral Mass please use this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4anT7eLkqr8

Expressions of sympathy in Margaret’s honor and memory may be made to Massachusetts General Hospital’s efforts to research PCA by navigating to https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate?re_fund=213391&designation=FTD%20Unit%20PCA%20Program&is_designation=1

Please specify “FTD Unit - PCA program.” For more information on PCA, visit: https://ftdboston.org/diagnosis/posterior-cortical-atrophy/

Arrangements by James + John Heald of The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street, Waltham.