Anderson, Margaret “Peggy” (Murphy), of Marshfield, formerly of Framingham, died Dec. 3, 2008 at home, after a lengthy illness, at the age of 79. Margaret is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, John R. Anderson, her cherished daughters Carol Anderson Flanagan of Grafton and Nancy Anderson Ahern of Marshfield, her precious grandchildren, Kellianne Flanagan of Grafton and John and Kaitlin Ahern of Marshfield, as well as her sons-in-law Gerald Flanagan of Grafton and John Ahern of Marshfield. Her sister, Mary Murphy Hill of Homosassa, FL. as well as several nieces and nephews also survive her. Her brother, John A. Murphy, sister Ruth Murphy Williams and her beloved niece Linda Murphy Dallamora predeceased Margaret. Born and raised in Framingham, MA, Margaret was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Murphy.
She was a graduate of Forsythe Dental School and was a dental hygienist for a private practice in Framingham. During her time at Forsythe, Margaret met and later married John R. Anderson of Weymouth. They resided in Framingham for several years before moving to Marshfield, where they made their home for over 45 years. Margaret continued her career as a dental hygienist at private practices in Marshfield. She went on to be the elementary school dental hygienist for the Towns of Norwell and Rockland for over 20 years. She loved working with children, cleaning their teeth and teaching them about dental health. Margaret was a Girl Scout Leader and an active member of St. Christine’s Ladies Sodality. She loved to sew and made beautiful clothes, and enjoyed needlepoint and gardening. She was a devote follower of Saint Jude and supported the St. Jude’s Children’s Fund.
Funeral from the MacDonald Funeral Home, l755 Ocean St., rte. l39, Marshfield , Tuesday at 8 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Christine’s Church at 9 a..m.
Visiting hours Sunday 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Couch Cemetery, Marshfield.
Contributions in Margaret’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 50l St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 389l05-l942.