Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" Mary Gay Obituary (1929

ATTLEBORO – Margaret “Peggy” Mary Gay, 86, of Attleboro, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro. She was the loving wife of 55 years to the late George “Bucky” J. Gay, who passed away in 2003. Born on October 26, 1929, in Taunton, MA, she was a daughter of the late Robert J. and Beatrice (Reid) McClellan. Margaret grew up in Taunton and attended Taunton High School. While growing up in Taunton she worked at her family’s business, the former Taunton Inn on Washington Street. Later in her life, Margaret worked for Metals and Controls, the Wheaton Inn and for the Fernandes Supermarket in Plainville. She enjoyed traveling and ballroom dancing with her husband, going on cruises with friends and spending time with her family in Truro. Margaret and her husband resided in Amelia Island, FL for several winters while in their retirement. Margaret was a former member of the Bearcroft Swim Club, a past President of the Sturdy Memorial Hospital Stroke Support Group and a longtime volunteer at the election polls in Attleboro and the Attleboro Area Golf Association. She was also an honorary member of Highland Country Club, Attleboro. She is survived by her three sons, Thomas G. Gay of Attleboro, Robert J. Gay and his wife Linda of Attleboro and Peter M. Gay and his wife Patricia of Attleboro; her grandchildren, Melissa, Michael, Kristin, Thomas, Kevin and Bridget; her great grandchildren, Jenna, Brian and Matthew; also several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was the sister of the late Robert McClellan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 4-7 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. A funeral will be conducted at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 3, 2016 from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Attleboro. In lieu of flowers, donations in Margaret’s name may be made to the “AAGA” Attleboro Area Golf Association Scholarship Fund, PO Box 895, Attleboro, MA 02703.