Margaret Malcolm Trainer, age 87 of Burgaw, passed away Wednesday September 26, 2018 in Angier,NC.

She was born February 3, 1931 in Edinburgh, Scotland, daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Grant Malcolm. She was also predeceased by her husband, Dr. Peter Edward Trainer.

She is survived by two sons, Frank Trainer and wife Jennifer of Angier and Pete Trainer Jr. and wife Pam of Wilmington; two daughters, Irene Baker and husband Bill and Ann Dees and husband William Bryan all of Burgaw; five grandchildren, Alice Leenhouts and husband James, Anne Claire Dees, Grant Johnson Trainer, Elaine Margaret Trainer and Ava Elizabeth Trainer; and a great granddaughter, Elizabeth Margaret (Betsy) Leenhouts.

Margaret was a Deacon and Elder in the Burgaw Presbyterian Church, a choir member for over fifty years and treasurer for twenty plus years. She was honored with a lifetime membership by the Presbyterian Women. She was treasurer of Pender County Christian Services and treasurer of Pender County Historical Society and a board member for many years. She was a friend of the library and an avid bridge player. She was a member of the Research Club and a member of a knitting club. Margaret was honored for her many hours of volunteer work within her community. Margaret retired from Four County EMC after 25 years as an Accounting Supervisor.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM Sunday September 30, 2018 at the Burgaw Presbyterian Church. Reverend Will Davis and Reverend Roy Brewton will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends Saturday 6-7:30 PM at Harrell's Funeral Home.