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It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret Ellen Schaefer (Williams), Age 86, former long-term resident of Dearborn, MI, on October 10, 2024. Margaret was a very generous and kind woman, active in many facets of the Dearborn community. She was a philanthropic member of the Dearborn Symphony. She was a proud supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project and volunteered many hours of her time knitting and helping coordinating care packages to be distributed to American troops serving overseas as well as many local charities. Margaret was an educator for many years. During her time in the Dearborn Public Schools, she forged many relationships with students and their families that lasted throughout her lifetime. She was an avid traveler, loved to ski and was a member of the Ford Thunderbirds Ski Club. She is survived by her children, Kris Schaefer and husband Andy Garanich, Julie (Juxhin) Schaefer, Gail (Bill) Edwards, Greg (Andrea) Schaefer; grandchildren, Brian (Anne) Spencer, Lindsay (Chad) Khazouz, Neil (Kalyn) Spencer, Eric Craft (Jessica Durand), Sean (Brittani) Craft, Marin Edwards, Garrett Schaefer, and Owen Schaefer; and 6 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to offer an expression of sympathy are encouraged to make a Memorial Donation to the Dearborn Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 2063, Dearborn, MI 48123 or The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas. Margaret’s family invites you to join them for a Memorial Luncheon at DeLucas’ (27424 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185), Saturday, October 19, 2024, beginning at 12:00PM. Please RSVP by October 16, 2024, by sending an email to margaretschaefer.memorial@gmail.com or phoning Honor Memorial and Cremation Services at 734-237-8377.