LEWISTON – “Peggy” Elizabeth Joyce (Furrow) McGraw died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, after a courageous, brief battle against cancer. Born May 6, 1938, in a log cabin in Merrill, Peggy experienced all that life can offer for 69 years. She is survived by her husband of 47 amazing years, Gary McGraw of Lisbon; her daughter, Kimberly I. McGraw and Tucker dog; her son, Bart I. McGraw and his wife, Cheryl; and grandchildren, Aryn and Tristan McGraw of Orland; two sisters, Ralphine (Furrow) Hyson and husband, Ronald, and Janet (Sholler) DeFelice and husband, Pat; a brother, Robert Furrow and wife, Donna; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and a cornucopia of wonderful friends. Peggy was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Christine (Sholler) Furrow; and grandparents, Burt and Eleanor (McNelly) Furrow, and Walter and Birdie (Robinson) Sholler. Peggy’s passion outside of family was teaching. She taught and inspired many at Hampden, Bath and Lisbon High Schools for more than two decades. Aside from teaching, Peggy was a wonderful wife, and magnificent mother and grandmother, who found pleasure in spending special moments with her grandchildren, and connecting with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Lisbon Falls. A memorial gathering will be held 3-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the family owned Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston. A memorial service honoring her life will be held noon Saturday, Feb. 2, at the funeral home with the Rev. Bo Wagner presiding. All family, friends, past and present students wishing to share in celebrating Peggy’s life and share stories are welcome. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be sent to the McGraw family, 2 Osborne St., Lisbon, ME 04250, so that a scholarship may be formed to help others enjoy learning and teaching as much as Peggy! Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com.
‘PEGGY’ ELIZABETH JOYCE (FURROW) MCGRAW
