Margaret M. “Peggy” O’Neill, age 83

of Quincy

Margaret M. “Peggy” O’Neill, age 83

of Quincy

Margaret M. “Peggy” O’Neill, age 83, a longtime resident of Houghs Neck, died peacefully, Saturday, August 24, 2024 at The Atrium at Faxon Woods, surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret was born in Boston, raised and educated in Houghs Neck, and was a graduate of Quincy High School, Class of 1959. She was also a graduate of Boston University, earning a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Geology.

Peggy was employed as a project manager in the construction industry for over thirty years.

She began her career as a science teacher and department head at the former St. Clare High School in Roslindale and later founded a costume jewelry business called Seaside Creations of Quincy which she operated for ten years.

As a young woman, Peggy was a talented baton twirler with the Cambridge Caballeros, winning many competitions. She also enjoyed roller skating, ballroom dancing, and collecting baseball cards.

In later years, she relished time spent with family and friends.

Beloved daughter of the late William J. and Margaret M. (Regan) O’Neill.

One of five siblings, she was the devoted sister of Barbara A. Logan of Quincy and was predeceased by brothers, William, Richard and Joseph O’Neill. Peggy is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families, as well as her dear friend at The Atrium, Leah Shea.

A Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Parish in Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1015 Sea Street, Quincy, on Saturday, September 7, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Inurnment will take place privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Peggy’s memory may be made to Norwell VNA and Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.

The O’Neill family would like to acknowledge the staff at The Atrium at Faxon Woods for the compassionate and loving care provided to Peggy.

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Larry Shea wrote on August 27, 2024

My wife and family and I would like to thank Peggy and her family for the warm friendship, laughter and fun times that Peggy shared with her dear friend Leah at The Atrium at Faxon Woods. Although they were both residents with dementia, Peggy and Leah enjoyed a warm friendship, laughs, and fun times together. They walked, enjoyed live music, and ate together and had lots of fun. Thanks to the caring and compassionate Atrium staff. Thanks to Peggy’s family for supplying tasty goodies. Thanks to the nuns (Daughters of Mary of Nazareth) who gave them Holy Communion weekly and gave musical birthday celebrations monthly at which Peggy twirled her baton and danced, as Leah would join her on the dance floor. Most people don’t know that people with dementia are capable of having fun and showing love. Peggy was a bright light who lightened the mood and cheered up Leah and their fellow residents, and she even cheered up the Atrium caregivers, as they returned love and joy in return. God bless Peggy’s family for supporting her and other residents on their journey. Hugs and prayers for all.

Kristina Mullen wrote on August 28, 2024

I will always hold Peggy in my heart.She was the life of the Atrium at Faxon Woods.I feel honored to have met her and spent many enlightening and amusing moments with her over the years.She kept a tiny notebook in her purse filled with scraps of folded papers containing hilarious jokes, some that she wrote herself.She never failed to make me laugh, which helped to brighten my days.She also taught me a lot about geology and chemistry.We learned about animals together and she taught me some ballroom dance steps.My last memories of her before I fell and broke my leg were of us putting together a puzzle and making up a silly story on the whiteboard.My condolences to Peggy’s family.She was one of a kind and will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her.

Kristina Mullen wrote on August 28, 2024

What can I say about my dear friend Peggy? There will never be another like her.She was one of a kind.I will always cherish the time I spent with her, laughing at her original jokes, putting puzzles together, making up silly stories, dancing, and painting.She taught me about geology and chemistry and ballroom dancing.We enjoyed listening to Irish music and singing.She was very kind and caring towards some of the older residents, and always stopped to make them smile and pay them a compliment.She will be sorely missed by everyone who had the privelege to know her.My deepest sympathies go out to Peggy’s family for their loss.❤

Maura Sulilvan wrote on September 6, 2024

The song says it well: “Peggy O’Neil was a girl who could steal any heart, any where, any time.” I met Peggy when she shared a neighborhood in assisted living with my mother. She was considerate and pleasant, had a ready and beautiful smile and a fine sense of humor. Peggy would tell stories about her mother, and thoughtfully consoled me when my mother died. My cousin Judy taught at St. Clare’s with Peggy. From my cousin, I heard that Peggy was a very good teacher who worked to fully engage her students in learning. I feel fortunate to have known her. My condolences to her family, of whom she spoke so proudly.