Erika Magill

August 12, 2010

Erika (Vogt) Magill, the widow of Glenn Magill and a longtime resident of Lowell, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 12, 2010 at Saints Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was 86 years old. Born in Germany, Erika was the daughter of the late Richard and Mathilde (Vogel) Vogt. She received her education in Germany before immigrating to the United States as a young woman. She was married to Glenn E. Magill who passed away in 1996. Mrs. Magill was employed for many years as a doffer in the textile mills on Stackpole Street in Lowell. In her retirement, Erika loved knitting and crocheting for everyone in her neighborhood. She was active in local politics, and was a regular caller on WCAP radio for many years. Erika also loved feeding her animals and all of the ducks that lived near her home. She was known and loved by all of the people in her South Lowell neighborhood. Erika is survived by many dear friends.