Obituaries

Margaret Lisette McBride, age 73, of Fremont, California, passed away on January 22, 2024. She was born on August 28, 1950, in Portland, Oregon. Margaret, who went by Lisette McBride, was a kind, caring, loving, and respectful individual. She was known for her creativity and had a passion for various interests.

Lisette McBride is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Michael McBride, her son, Toloff McBride, her daughter, Stella Pate, her grandson, Jason Pate, her granddaughter, Lillian Pate, her son-in-law Jason Pate and siblings, Michael, Malcolm and Sandra. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peggy McBride and Lyman McBride.

Lisette graduated from Kenai High School in Alaska and then attended Ohio State and Lainey College. She met her husband in Alaska, where she lived and he was stationed in the Air Force. They lived in Texas and Chicago before moving to Oakland. In 1983, they were so excited to purchase a house and settle in Fremont.

Lisette was a very dedicated and hard worker who worked many jobs in her life. She was always a proud Teamsters Union representative and even helped to unionize a business and served as a shop steward. As a bargaining team member, she was very active in the CSEA. Lisette retired from Fremont Unified School District, after about 15 years of service as a payroll technician.

An accomplished artist, Lisette was a master of many crafts. Through the years, she enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, painting, stained glass, flower pressing, floral arranging, cake decorating, and ceramics. Every piece of work was done to perfection. Her quilts are magnificent treasures. She loved spending time with friends and family as well as meeting with her quilting group and knitting group. She was a member of the Piece Makers Quilting Guild.

The most loving and dedicated friend, Mother and Grandmother, she was very active in everyone's lives. Lisette was an avid reader and loved to travel. She was constantly working with her hands whether it be an art project, gardening, or baking. She was always willing to help and teach anyone, in any way she could. Lisette’s glowing positivity and

kindness would spread to others almost instantly. Such a generous, joyful, and respectable woman, she touched so many and the world suffers a great loss.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Lisette McBride's life will be held on Thursday, February 1st, 11am at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd. in Fremont. Friends and family are invited to attend the ceremony to pay their respects and share memories of Lisette.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Lisette McBride's memory to the National Alliance on Mental Health-Alameda County or Candle Lighters. Candle Lighters donations can be sent to P.O. Box 174, Fremont, CA 94537, specifying that they are in memory of Lisette McBride.

Lisette McBride will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Her legacy of kindness, love, and creativity will continue to inspire those who knew her.