TEWKSBURY: Margaret Anne (Woods) Simpson, 88, of Centerville Ma, wife to Albert Simpson for 66 years, passed away peacefully on February 22nd, 2019 surrounded by family.
Margaret was born on October 12th, 1930 in Wakefield, MA.
Margaret attended dancing schools in her youth and enjoyed music and dance throughout her life. She was a Red Sox fan, enjoyed watching Figure skating, musicals and classic movies. She also traveled with Al on many cruises where they met many lifelong friends.
Margaret, Peggy as most friends called her, first met her husband Albert Simpson in the first grade and married him in a small ceremony in Camp Polk Louisiana on June 7th 1952 while Al was serving in the US Army.
Together, they raised their four boys in Tewksbury MA. Margaret was very proud of her sons accomplishments throughout the years attending school functions, Little League games, graduations, weddings and baby showers.
At retirement, they moved into the first home in Centerville MA and then made plans to build their dream house. They enjoyed their retirement years on the Cape beaches, golfing, dancing and she was active in a senior bowling league. Peggy and Al made many friends over the 20+ years while they lived on the Cape.
The daughter of the late Joseph and Emeline Woods, she was predeceased by her two sisters; Virginia Lockhart & Ruth Hildebrand and her brother Charles Woods. She is survived by her husband Albert and four sons; William Simpson, Robert Simpson and his wife Diane, Ronald Simpson and his wife Doreen, David Simpson and his wife Lisa. She had 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 4-8 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Her funeral procession will begin on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by her Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. at St. William’s Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Interment will be Friday, March 1, at the Mosswood Cemetery, 280 Putnam Ave., Cotuit, MA at 12:30 p.m.