EASTON – Margaret L. “Peggy” Niblett, 67, wife of Samuel Niblett III, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday morning, Aug. 11, 2011, at a Portland health care facility, after an extended illness. She was born Feb. 20, 1944, in New Rochelle, N.Y., daughter of Edward J. and Ruth (Heyman) Lamm.
Peggy was a graduate of Mamaroneck (N.Y.) High School and furthered her education at Simmons School of Nursing, Boston. She was married to Samuel Niblett III, Dec. 18, 1965, had been an active member of Easton Wesleyan Church for many years, was a member of Maine Agra Women and was involved with several Light the Night Leukemia Lymphoma walks in Presque Isle. Peggy’s passion in life was helping others and she was a great source of strength and inspiration to others afflicted with leukemia or lymphoma.
In addition to her parents, Peggy was predeceased by her father-in-law, Samuel Niblett Jr. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Samuel Niblett III of Easton; one son and daughter-in-law, Edward “Ted” Niblett and Marissa Hendrickson of Minneapolis; one daughter and son-in-law, Karin and Nicholas Rigg of East Sussex, England; one sister, Barbara Goldenberg of New York City; and four grandchildren, Justin and Marcus Rigg of East Sussex, England, Annabelle and Max Niblett of Minneapolis. She also leaves behind her mother-in-law, Margery Niblett of Easton; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main St., Fort Fairfield. The funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Easton Wesleyan Church, 210 Center Road, Easton, with the Rev. Rob McDowell and the Rev. Vaughn Martin, co-officiating. Interment will take place at Estes Park Cemetery, Easton. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments will be held immediately after the interment service at Easton Wesleyan Church reception area. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mrs. Niblett to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605 or Easton Wesleyan Church, 210 Center Road, Easton, ME 04740. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church.