Many wonderful friends, who were always by her side, especially in her final days, also survive her. She is survived by her loving partner, Peter Essex, who reminded her of her father, her stepson, Jessie Sample, her Aunt Gloria Rossi, her sister Effie Doyle, her brother Joseph E Ray III and his wife Diane, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a committee person and a ward leader for many years. She was very active in the Albany Democratic Party and considered herself a "Polly" Noonan Girl. She worked for over 35 years for Albany County and retired this year due to health reasons. She then went on to earn two degrees at Junior College of Albany in two and a half years. She was listed in the “Who’s Who in America”. Margaret graduated with high honors from The Milne School. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E Ray Jr. Margaret Mary Ray Sample, 59, passed away peacefully Octoafter a courageous battle with cancer.
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