CALAIS – Margaret Tinker, 102, our loving mother, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2017, in her sleep at the Seaport Health Care in Ellsworth.

She was born in Quincy, Mass., in 1914 to Louis and Nusra Haddad.

Margaret is survived by her sons, Richard, James, Robert, William, David, Edward and Philip, whom she lived with for more than 30 years; and her daughter, Lorraine. She was predeceased by her son, Glenn in 1975; and her husband, Harvey J. Tinker in 1979.

During her life she was presented the “Rosie the Riveter Award” by the State of Maine for her work as a welder at the Four River Shipyard in Quincy, Mass., during World War II.

She lived in Owls Head and Rockland, where she raised her nine children. Margaret also lived in Calais, where she worked as a hostess and server for many years at her son, Philip's, restaurant, The Townhouse, until her retirement at the age of 92.

Margaret loved all animals, especially her loyal companion of 18 years, Skippy the cat. She was also a life-long, avid Boston Celtic Fan.

She leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.

Margaret will be laid to rest at a later date, beside her beloved husband at Achorn Cemetery in Rockland.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home.