MARGARET T. “Peggy” (Davis) LANNON
Peggy was born in Medford, MA on August 5, 1920, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2017. Beloved daughter of William Lawrence and Maryellen (Coss) Davis. Beloved wife of the late William E. Lannon. She is survived by daughter’s Donna McConaghy of Methuen, MA, Debbie and husband Richard LeGrow of North Reading, MA, Jill and husband Keith Russo of Guilford, CT, sons Jeff Lannon and wife Lauren of Franklin, MA, and William E. Lannon, III of Danvers, MA. She is predeceased in death of her daughter Denise Vescovi and her late husband Richard and son-in-law Benjamin McConaghy. Peggy was the last surviving sister of the six beautiful Davis girls, Agnes Cummings, Dorothy Tierney, Lillian O’Neil, Irene Corbett and Ann Furey. Grandmother to Kim and Benny McConaghy, Ryan and Tim LeGrow, Amy Risacher, Matthew Vescovi, Jamie Lannon, Hillary and Dylan Lannon, Rene`e and Kai Russo. Great Grandmother to Jackie and Jordan Morocco, Denise Risacher, Aiden, Emma and Ryan LeGrow.
Peggy in her younger days, along with all her sisters, was an outstanding competitive swimmer. The Davis girls of Medford were tough to beat! Peggy took up the game golf at 50 years of age, and excelled at it, playing up to 90 years of age! Was a member of the Thompson Country Club of North Reading. Mom also enjoyed dancing, singing and participated in the Melrose minstrel’s shows, back in the day. Peggy also had a great sense of humor and was fun to be with.
Peggy was a great Mother to her children, grand and great grand children. Peggy will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Monday, January 9 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rt. 62), North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 8 from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Peabody. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to: St. Jude Children’s Research Foundation. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Peg what a life. You are with Denise,Bill,& your sisters.Love you & your family. Dorris, Jim, Mike, & Emily O’Leary.
I always looked forward to visiting my Auntie Peg and family in North Reading…she was so pretty, nice, stylish, and just told the best stories and jokes! Everyone loved to be in her company, and she was the life of the party! Beautiful lady, and I just know her sisters were there at the Pearly Gates waiting to greet her singing…”Peg of my Heart” we love you! A beautiful light/life has gone, but she’ll be shining down from above always. To my cousins: Donna, Deb, Billy, Jeff and Jill and their families…thinking of you all…..Love, Kathy Marino (niece)
I will never forget the day I met Peg Lannon, she strolled into the school cafeteria with a polka dot flared skirt dress,with top button snuggly buttoned,and red lipstick.She was gorgeous I thought she was a movie star and not my friend Denise”s mom.Over the years nothing changed she remained gorgeous and always had that top button-buttoned.We will miss you Peg, your dancing singing and energy. LOVE Kenny & Barbara MacKenzie
To all family & friends of dear Auntie Peg…We were blessed & lucky to have her in our lives & we are blessed & lucky to have her as one of our guardian angels! We’ll never forget how loving & caring she was & we’ll never forget how much she made us laugh!! Auntie Peg, you’ll always be in our thoughts & hearts:-). Love, Judy & Jim
It was with great sadness that I learned of your Moms passing. So beautiful, graceful and caring. I keep hoping I will learn the words to help ease the grief and pain that fills the space that death creates, I haven’t. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so grateful for the many times I spent with your Mom. Just an outstanding Lady and Mom
My dearest Peg, you were always so special to me. You were my second mother. I had known you since I was in second grade. You were a large part of my life. I will miss you terribly and you will always be in my heart. All my love, Danni
Mrs. Lannon, I finally got to tell you just how much you meant to me growing up. You were a surrogate mother, always there and so welcoming and understanding. I’m sure I’m not the only one you touched, but I’m so grateful for having you in my life. All my love to the family and thanks for sharing your mom. CJ Bonfanti
Friends do not get any better than you Peggy. My Mom, Priscilla loved you as did we. You were there for her when Dad died. You were there for her always. As her age crept on on her you looked out for her, even helping her off the floor in the middle of the night- more than once. You lived next door to Mom and many a bottle of wine did you share. You two had more blizzard parties than anyone (and you were in your 80’s). You picked up groceries for her and delivered meals – including your world famous fudge. You made her feel safe. Your friendship was cherished by her. Mom used to say “thank God for Peggy”. Thank you doesn’t seem to be enough Peggy. People like you are rare in this world. You wore your heart on your sleeve and we all loved you. I hope you and Mom are sharing a bottle of wine and catching up. I can almost hear those girlish giggles. You are and will be missed. Much love, Laurie, Paul, Nate and of course Jack!!!