MARGUERITE "MAGGIE" RUTH (HERSOM) GILBERT, 89, of Melcher Street in Groveton died peacefully Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster after a brief illness. Born on January 31, 1924 in Groveton, NH a daughter of Edwin and Ethel (McPherson) Hersom, she was a lifelong resident. Before retiring Maggie worked as a cafeteria worker for Groveton Elementary School for many years, then she worked at the Groveton Market for several years. Maggie was a member of the Groveton United Methodist Church and was very active with the Senior Meals. She was a member of the Groveton American Legion Auxiliary Post #17; she liked to travel and will always be remembered by her family for sending cards with a one dollar bill in them. Maggie is survived by her three children Bonnie Knapp of Stark; Richard Gilbert and Mike Gilbert and wife Rita all of Colebrook; six grandchildren Michelle Knapp; Keith Knapp; Dominic Gilbert; Reno Gilbert; Ian Gilbert; Ashley Elliott; four great-grandchildren Sarah Stinehour; Sean Stinehour; Gavin Gilbert; and Chelsea Gilbert; one sister Sylvia Martin and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Eugene E. Gilbert on May 10, 1987; and two brothers Lyle "Cakie" Hersom and Ralph "Whitey" Hersom. Visiting hour will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. Funeral service will be held May 4th at 11:00am at the funeral home with Pastor Aaron Cox of the Groveton United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Northumberland Cemetery. Memorial donation may be made in Maggie's memory to a charity of one's choice.