Pamela Ann Margid

Pamela Ann Margid, 57, of Buckingham, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, at Hospice of the Piedmont Residential Hospice House in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was born on December 17, 1968, in New Jersey, and lived most of her adult life in New York City.

Pamela was a remarkable woman whose curiosity, intelligence, and love of learning touched many aspects of her life. She attended City University of New York and was chosen as valedictorian of her graduating class. The New York Times published her valedictory address. Cornell University awarded her a full scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. in American Intellectual and Cultural History.

Throughout her life, Pamela exhibited a deep appreciation for history, music, science, politics, art, and literature. An avid reader and researcher, she possessed an inquisitive mind and a genuine love of learning. She was also a talented bass player, an avid bicyclist, and a lover of all animals, especially the many cats that she rescued and cared for since childhood.

Pamela worked as a reservationist at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville. She will be remembered for her intelligence, wide-ranging interests, independent spirit, and lifelong pursuit of knowledge.

Pamela is survived by her mother, Sandra de Sachy de Fourdrinoy, and stepfather, Thibault de Sachy de Fourdrinoy.

She was preceded in death by her father, Irwin Margid; and her brother, Eric Margid, who passed away in 2013.

Pamela will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, Virginia, is honored to serve Pamela’s family.