Margaret “Peggy” E. Lavigne, 86, of Derry, NH, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH after a brief period of declining health.
Born on March 16, 1936, in Keene, NH, the daughter of the late Ronald and Pearl (Lorando) Seaver. Peggy graduated from Keene High School and New Hampshire Business School in Nashua, NH. She has been a resident of Derry for the past 36 years.
Peggy held a variety of jobs throughout her life and often shared stories of her time as a Crossing Guard in Hudson, NH. While working for Kollsman, Inc. in Merrimack, NH she met the love of her life, Gerry Lavigne, and sadly he passed shortly after they were married.
In retirement, Peggy loved to travel and always enjoyed camping with her children and grandchildren. She was an avid reader and loved crocheting. Outings with family were her favorite. She will be remembered as an excellent cook and always enjoyed making her special raisin filled cookies and date bars for birthdays and holidays.
Family members include her daughter, Heidi Bousquet of Derry; sons, Jamie Boilard of Deerfield; John and wife Monique Boilard of Hudson; Stephen Boilard of Derry; and Leonard and wife Amy Boilard of Hooksett; her eleven grandchildren: Cory Boilard, Brandy Skoog, Tiffany Lawrence, Sara Izzi, Jonelle Boilard, Vanessa Boilard, Stephen Boilard, Jr., Jesse Boilard, Andrew Boilard, Nathan Boilard and Emily Boilard; and seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Bohannan of Keene, and Cynthia and husband Jeff Clarke of Kennebunkport, ME; as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband, Gerald Lavigne, and grandson, Jamie Boilard, Jr.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday January 14, 2023, from 9:00am to 11:00am in the Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH, with funeral services to follow in the funeral home. The burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, E. Derry Road, East Derry, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. To send a condolence please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com