Margaret J. Waterbury's obituary , Passed away on January 8, 2026 in Rensselaer, New York

Margaret J. Waterbury

December 3, 1937 - January 8, 2026 (88 years old)

Rensselaer, New York

Margaret J. Waterbury's obituary , Passed away on January 8, 2026 in Rensselaer, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
W. J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home

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Margaret J. Waterbury

December 3, 1937 - January 8, 2026 (88 years old)

Rensselaer, New York

Margaret J. Waterbury Obituary

The world bids farewell to Margaret J. Waterbury of Rensselaer, New York, departing on January 8, 2026 at the age of 88. Margaret leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Margaret J. Waterbury to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Campetelle and Dorothy Wiss; her siblings, John Campetelle (late Joan), Carole Triffiletti, Andrew Smith (Theresa) and Donna Smith; and her grandchildren, Jessica Kelley (Ryan), Kaitlyn Catlin (Ryan), John Waterbury Jr. (Paloma), Allison Waterbury-Loiselle, Jen Waterbury and Justin Waterbury.

She is survived by: her sons, Joseph S. Waterbury Jr. (late Sheryl) and John J. Waterbury Sr. (Jeanne); and her great grandchildren, Jack, Makenna, James, Maggie, Vivian and Harper.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 12th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the W. J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home (1700 Washington Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144). A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph's Church (54 Herrick St, Rensselaer, NY 12144). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 11:45 AM at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
W. J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home



Mon

Jan 12

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home
1700 Washington Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Tue

Jan 13

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM

St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph's Church
54 Herrick St, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Tue

Jan 13

Graveside service

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

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