EASTPORT – Margaret Hilyard Peabody, 88, died Saturday, July 29, 2006, at an Eastport nursing home after a period of declining health. Margaret was born Dec. 12, 1917, a daughter of the late George and Annie (Collins) Hilyard. She attended Eastport schools and graduated from Shead Memorial High School, Class of 1935. Margaret married Montford Hill Peabody in 1937 and moved to Lubec where they raised their three children. While living in Lubec, Margaret worked as the librarian at the Lubec Public Library. In 1960, Margaret enrolled at Washington State Teachers College, where she received a Bachelor of Science in education in 1964. Her teaching career included positions at Rockland Junior High School, Shead Memorial High School and Eastport Elementary School. Margaret was a supporter of Friends of the Library, Central Congregational Church of Eastport and was past worthy matron of the Quoddy Light Chapter of the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Montford; her son, John Hilyard Peabody; four sisters, Eudora, Lucille, Frances and Sylvia; and two brothers, George and William. Surviving are a son, Daniel Peabody and wife, Audrey, of York; a daughter, Alda Murphy and husband, Gilbert, of Eastport; two sisters, Mary Bates of Calais and Fredda Swift of Searsport; a brother, Thomas Hilyard and wife, Jackie, of Winthrop; six grandchildren, Robert, Rebecca, Brenda, Brian, Michael, and Andrew; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. At her request, there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Congregation Church of Eastport, Peavey Memorial Library, Lubec Public Library, or Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home. Friends may pay tribute at www.maysfuneralhome.com
MARGARET HILYARD PEABODY
