NEW YORK, New York — A dedicated entrepreneur in the textile industry, Margaret Bachleda started her career working with Lanscot-Arlen Fabrics, one of the large American converters which prospered in the mid 90’s. After Lanscot-Arlen closed its doors, Margaret started a fabric sales agency which represented multiple companies in Europe and in the U.S. Unfortunately, Margaret passed away on April 14, 2015 after battling pancreatic cancer for almost six months. She is survived by her mother, brother, and only daughter Sonia Bachleda. Sonia says “she has been inspired to pursue her mother’s business and continue her legacy in order to maintain the relationships with the customers and vendors my mother so passionately developed.” Those of us who knew Margaret were well aware she excelled at creating international relationships between people and companies based in Spain, Italy, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Canada and the U.S. Anybody who ever worked with Margaret was always impressed with her professionalism and enthusiasm. In addition, she always brought a smile to everyone’s face. She will be greatly missed by many. Anyone interested in honoring her memory can donate to the hospice where she received care (www.calvaryhospital.org), or to the pancreatic cancer foundation (www.npcf.us)