CORINNA – Margaret “Peggy” Meakin, 88, died May 12, 2010, at a Pittsfield health care facility. She was born Jan. 21, 1922, in Caribou, a daughter of Walter and Yvonne (Derosier) Violette. After moving to Corinna at a young age, Peggy attended Corinna Union Academy and later received her GED diploma from Nokomis Regional High School. Peggy and her husband lived in East Hartford, Conn., for more than 30 years, returning to Corinna in 1970. During World War II, she worked for Hamilton Standard Propellers, and later, Olivetti Underwood Typewriter Co. She retired from Dexter Shoe Co. in 1982. Peggy was a communicant of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Dexter. She was a member of St. Anne’s Ladies Guild and the Golden Age Club. Peggy was an avid reader, bingo player, and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, as well as puzzle making. Prayerful and faith filled, she especially enjoyed her collection of angels. She is survived by a sister, Imelda “Millie” Violette of Corinna; several nieces and nephews. Peggy was predeceased by her husband, John; and sisters, Artheline Gilbert, Doris Darling, Jeannette Votour and Geraldine Lambert. Special thanks are extended to all those at Sebasticook Valley Health Care Facility who provided Peggy with such loving care. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday, May 17, at St. Anne’s Church, Free Street, Dexter, with Father Mark Nolette officiating. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anne’s Church, P.O. Box 193, Dexter, ME 04930. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal Chapel, 68 Exeter Road, Corinna. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
MARGARET ‘PEGGY’ MEAKIN
