Margaret (Peggy) Elizabeth Edgar, 65, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2017 at her home, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Margaret was born on January 24, 1952 in Orange, New Jersey. She was the youngest child and only daughter of Carl and Margaret Hammond. Margaret lived in Newark with her parents and two older brothers. When Margaret was ten, her family moved to Brick, New Jersey. After graduating high school, she attended Ocean County Community College. There, she met her future husband and the love of her life, James Raymond Edgar.
Margaret and James were married on August 26, 1972, at the Cathedral of the Air at NAS Lakehurst, New Jersey. Together, they had six children. Throughout their marriage, Margaret was a devoted mother to her children, and military wife to her husband during his Navy career. Margaret was also a daycare provider to numerous children, including several of her nieces and nephews.
After James’ retirement from the Navy, they moved their family to Montana. They lived for a short time in Missoula, and then moved to Helena in 1992. Margaret was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Community. She volunteered at the church in many capacities, including as a religious education teacher, baking bread for Sunday Eucharist, and laundering linens. She also volunteered faithfully for the church’s annual Thanksgiving basket drive, and the Giving Tree at Christmas.
Margaret loved life and lived it to the fullest. She always welcomed another person to the dinner table, and family knew no limits. Margaret enjoyed sharing a cup of tea with her loved ones. She also had a deep love for her seventeen grandchildren, the eldest being born in 1998, and the youngest due in August, 2017.
Margaret is survived by her loving husband, James, along with her six children: James (Katia) Edgar, of Chalfont, PA, Jeannette (Jason) Brown of Kenosha,WI , Carl (Monica) Edgar of Helena, MT, Andrew (Diane) Edgar, also of Helena, Anna (Scott) Hemmer of Shelby, Montana, and Molly (David) Griffenberg of Honolulu, Hawaii. She is also survived by her two older brothers, James (Debra Ann) Hammond of Delran, New Jersey, and Lewis (Christine) of Brick, New Jersey. Margaret is survived by her grandchildren, in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A vigil service will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 23rd at Saint Mary Catholic Community, 1700 Missoula Avenue. A Funeral Mass will take place at 12:10 p.m. on Monday July 24th at Saint Mary Catholic Community. A funeral reception will follow mass in the fellowship hall of the church. In lieu of flowers donations are suggested to: Gods Love, 533 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena Montana 59601, The Helena Food Share, PO Box 943, Helena, Montana 59624, & National Brain Tumor Society, www.braintumor.org. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family a condolence or to share memory of Peggy.
The family would like to give special thanks to Frontier Home Health and Hospice, and St. Mary Catholic Community for all of their support.
Service Schedule
Vigil
4:00 p.m.
Sunday July 23, 2017
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Mass
12:10 p.m.
Monday July 24, 2017
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following Mass in Social Center
Monday July 24, 2017
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Vigil
4:00 p.m.
Sunday July 23, 2017
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Mass
12:10 p.m.
Monday July 24, 2017
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following Mass in Social Center
Monday July 24, 2017
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
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Steve Pfeiffer says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, love and hugs from the Pfeiffers
The Lacidonia Family says
Most sincere condolences to family and friends.
Debbie Kralicek says
Peg always had a smile on her face and hello to all. I had the opportunity in the last few weeks to take communion to her and that smile was still there. She was a kind, loving and giving person and it reflects in her children. Saint Mary Catholic Community will miss her volunteering, her smile and her presence. I am honored and blessed to have known her.
Thoughts and prayers to Jim and to her children. Blessings.
Patricia A Matteucci says
Jim and family,
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.Hoping you will find peace during this difficult time. Peggy, I will miss you more than words can ever say.
Pat Matteucci and family
Mary says
Heaven received a precious angel and she is free from the cancer and sitting at the feet of Jesus. I know she is smiling with the same wonderful smile I see ever time I think of her. We can not be sad for her but the hole in our hearts, left by her passing, makes it so difficult for all those who love her. My love and prayers go out to you, Jim, and all your family. Holding you close.
Anita Vinson Caruthers says
Our thought s and prayers are with you all. Hugs and love. The (Vinson) Caruthers family.
The Swanson family says
Deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Molly, and your entire family. Steve, Waew, and CJ
Brenda says
Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Much Love,
Brenda & Yvette