Margaret Lagana - Obituary

argaret Anne Lagana was born September, 21, 1942 to the late Frank and Mary Lagana. She had two brothers and three sisters. Her sister Ginger Hutchinson preceded her in death. Margaret entered EPIC-SMVI Residential Program June 20, 1990 after leaving the Rose wood Center also known as the Great oak Center. Her home was located on Hanover Road in Bowie. She shared this home with three other room-mates. Margaret loved eating and at mealtime Margaret would put her hands together when the dinner was being blessed. Margaret loved diet coke and popsicles. Margaret would have made an excellent Supervisor as she also loved watching others work. Margaret loved visiting the zoo, going on picnics, spending time with family and having her personal space. She liked to assemble puzzles, peg boards and matching colors in order. Margaret’s favorite color was blue. Margaret had a doll collection which no one could touch. She loved spending time with her room-mates Dee-Dee, Debbie and Dottie and they enjoyed her company. She especially enjoyed a former housemate Mary since they both attended the same day program (ARC of Temple Hill). Margaret leaves to mourn numerous staff who came to love and know her so well. She will be especially missed by Evengla, her site Manager who has been supporting her for the past 10 years. Margaret would greet her staff with a hug, a wave or a pat on the back. Margaret loved stuffed animals and her favorite was a brown monkey. She would pet the monkey so fondly that it would always cause the staff to laugh. Margaret passed away peacefully on September 7, 2014 in Harwood, MD, after a short period of illness. She leaves to mourn her loving brother Rick Lagana and his wife Janice Lagana. She is also survived by her brother Frank Lagana and his wife Sandy. Sisters Diane (Clicky) Stone and Catherine (Doodle) Barbour. Cousin Judy as well as many nieces and nephews cousins and many good friends. She will be especially missed by us here at EPIC SMVI. May Margaret rest well in the Lord.