LUBEC -Margaret “Peggy” Louise Calder, 83, passed away peacefully Aug. 6, 2006, surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daughter, Gloria Calder. She was born Dec. 11, 1922, in Waltham, Mass., the daughter of Howard and Mae (Pottle) Galen. Margaret was known as Peggy by all of her many friends and Nana Peggy to all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as the many other important people in her life. Her family was special to her and her favorite times were the family get-togethers, whatever the occasion. She was a very caring individual always tending to the needs of others before herself. She worked for many years for New England Telephone, R.J. Peacock Canning Co. and retired from Ocean View Nursing Home after working as a cook for more than 25 years. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lubec. She is survived by her two daughters, Marianne Gallant and Gloria Calder, both of Lubec; two brothers, Howard Galen and his wife, Annette, of Glasboro, N.J. and Richard Galen and his wife, Margaret “Meg,” of Atwater, Calif.; grandchildren, David McCurdy and Trisha Lyons of Lubec, Mel Gallant and wife, Jennifer, of Lubec, Jodie Greene and husband, Trevor, of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Melinda Kane and husband, Daniel, of Addison, Marcie Bivins and husband, Beau, of Lubec, Leah Calder of Lubec, Odessa and Jennifer Gallant of Lubec; great-grandchildren, Aaron Stafford and Alex Bivins of Lubec, Reegan Brown of Ellsworth, Noah and Jenna Gallant of Lubec, Brendan and Megan Greene of St. Stephen, New Brunswick; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Melbourne Calder; a granddaughter, Doreen McCurdy; and a sister, Doris Baxter. A special thank you goes to Dr. Julia Arnold and staff of Whiting Bay Family Medicine; the nurses and staff of Community Health and Counseling Services; Suzanne McCurdy of Down East Hospice Volunteer Services; and Rebecca Rier of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Without their care and concern, Margaret would not have been able to remain at home, which was her greatest desire. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Eastern, 3 p.m. Atlantic time, Thursday, Aug. 10, at St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Campobello, New Brunswick, with the Very Rev. Mark Nolette officiating. A celebration of her life will be immediately afterward at the home of her daughter, Gloria Calder, in Lubec. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Down East Hospice Volunteer Services, care of Down East Community Hospital, RR1 Box 11, Machias, ME 04654. Arrangements are in care of McClure Family Funeral Services, Lubec.
MARGARET ‘PEGGY’ LOUISE CALDER
