Margaret Bushee, 79, died at Mass General Hospital Friday after a brief illness. Born and raised in Malden, she was a lifelong resident. She attended Malden High and was a homemaker. Devoted wife of the late Arthur W. Bushee. Loving mother of Nancy Noonan & her husband John, Steven Bushee & his wife Kathy, all of Melrose, Diane Carnevale & her husband Paul of Beverly, Robert Bushee & his wife Karen of Malden and William Bushee & Maureen Pomeroy of Salem, NH. Cherished grandmother of Katie & Kim Noonan, Christopher, Alison , Brennan, Fallon & Shannon Bushee. Sister of William Pirie & his wife Barbara of Reading, Marion Lavasseur & her husband John of Melrose. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. A funeral service will be held at the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Monday August 2nd at 11 AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours on Sunday August 1st from 4 -7 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Margarets memory to the charity of your choice.