Margaret Wheeler-Renihan

Margaret (Cove) Wheeler-Renihan, 67, of Worcester, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Margaret is survived by her loving sons, Raymond D. Wheeler, Timothy P. Wheeler and his wife April, and Steven J. Wheeler, all of Worcester; a grandson, Steven J. Wheeler, Jr.; two step grandchildren, Tina L. Giacobbi and Todd M. Lyons; three step great grandchildren, Destinee and Bianca Giacobbi, and Haylee Lyons. She is also survived by two brothers, John J. Cove of Leicester, and Robert A. Cove of Worcester; two sisters, Ann Walsh of Sterling, and Barbara Brady of Charlton; her beloved four legged friend, Rocky; many nieces and nephews. Margaret was born in Worcester, one of thirteen children, born to the late Alfred J. and Mary E. (Pendergast) Cove, and has lived here all her life. She was predeceased by three brothers and five sisters, Richard A., James, and Alfred Cove, Mary Waterhouse, Patricia Rockwood, Helen Neville, Shriley Wheeler, and Kathleen Murphy. Margaret worked for twenty-three years, in the Environment Building Services Department at UMass Hospital and Medical School, before retiring in 2013. She loved her large family and was devoted to caring for them, so much so that her children were around her daily, as they lived in the same multi family home. She enjoyed BINGO and "The Wonder of It All". Her family would like to send a heartfelt "Thank you" to the amazing "angels" at Holy Trinity Hospice, especially her nurse Linda Murphy. It was through their compassion and caring that Margaret's final days were somewhat bearable. Calling Hours and a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 9, from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by a Service at 7 p.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Interment will be held privately.