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Margaret Sotera Obituary

Bridgewater Margaret A. "Peggy" Sotera, of Bridgewater, died unexpectedly, at Signature Health Care Brockton Hospital, Aug. 15, 2008. She was 68. Born and raised in Haverhill, a daughter of the late James and Regina (Lagare) Rice, she was a graduate of St. James High School in Haverhill. She worked as an Office Manager for Maltz Sales in Stoughton for 25 years, retiring in 2002. Peggy was a past president of the Ashford PTA in Methuen and a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Women's Club. She enjoyed Foxwoods, dancing and cooking for her grandchildren and friends. She was the wife of Peter R. Sotera; mother of Maria DiIulis of Boston and Daniel A. Sotera of Raynham; grandmother of Daniel Jr., Christopher M. and David P; sister of Alice Bower of Middleboro, Dr. Kathleen Rice of Haverhill and the late Patricia Goudreault. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Prophett Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rte. 18), Bridgewater, Wednesday, at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass In St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Bridgewater, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Prophett Funeral Home 508 697-4332

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Published by The Enterprise from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, 2008.

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Bob & Peggy DiFazio

September 6, 2008

Dear Pete:

Bob and I were shocked to hear of Peggy's passing. Please know that you and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers

Maureen Jordan

September 1, 2008

Dear Pete, Maria, Dan and family,

I just heard of Peggy's passing--Jack and I are so sorry for your loss. Peggy was a dear friend and I have fond memories of our times together. We are living in Florida, hoping to move back to New England. I am so sorry that I was not there for you. Peg will be in our thoughts and in our prayers.

Jack and Maureen (Gavin) Jordan

Lily Perez

August 29, 2008

Maria,Chris and family.sorry for the loss of mom,may god give you strength to move forward with peace in heart,and beautiful memories forever..your friends Lily&Family

Bill & Sis Nicolas

August 26, 2008

Pete I'm so sorry to learn about Peg, Was out of state. Our thoughts are with you .....

Laura McAuliffe

August 22, 2008

Maria and Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care!

Laura McAuliffe

Angie Ramos

August 22, 2008

Maria,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Angie

Robin D'Ampolo

August 21, 2008

Maria and Chris,
I am so sorry for your loss!! My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Love,
Robin

Michelle (Church) Awtrey

August 20, 2008

Maria,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Will and Helen Cox

August 20, 2008

Dear Peter,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Peg's beautiful smile, warm heart, and generous ways. Will remembers with gratitude the meals Peg sent to him while he was working in the starter's shack at Olde Scotland Links. We are blessed, having known her and having had her as a friend.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Paulette McGuinness

August 20, 2008

Maria...I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a very funny, strong, and intelligent woman. My sympathies to you, your brother Danny, and your Dad Peter. I am sure she will be missed by many.

Michael & Mary Scarlett

August 19, 2008

Pete,
We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do please feel free to ask. You and your family are in our prayers.
Blessings,

Gini & Paul Sedani

August 19, 2008

Maria & Chris
We are very sorry for your loss.
Hope the family is well.

Jennifer Cohen

August 19, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Josh Hollander

August 19, 2008

Maria , im sure your mom will be sadly missed.

Timothy Gannon

August 18, 2008

Pete your lose is everyone lose that knew Peggy had the pleasure to talk to her. She was like a mother to me as a teenager and as a adult. She will be missed in so many ways

David DiIulis

August 18, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss....

Marianne Melahouris

August 18, 2008

Peter,
I am sure that I am one of
many of her aquaintances that she
talked to working at Bingo.
What a wonderful, warm and caring
woman she was. I will never forget
the smiles she left on my face with
her stories, above all, I will never
forget her smiling face every sunday.
Marianne Melahouris

Sheri & Rich Balzarini

August 18, 2008

Dear Peter and Family,
We Are So Sorry For Your Loss, Peg Is So Loved By Everyone That Knew Her-Out Thoughts And Prayers Are With You And Your Family

Melissa Lorenzetti

August 18, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you.

Tootie & Goober Whiting

August 18, 2008

Dearest Peter and family, Goober and I are so sorry for your loss of such a great woman. She will be greatly missed by all of us who were blessed with her friendship. Our heart and prayers go out to you at this time, may it help to know that we pray for your peace of mind and heart. God Bless and give you strength. Love Always, Tootie, Goober and Family

Donita Lenahan

August 17, 2008

Peter......Peggy was always there for me when my kids were small . I'll never forget her telling me " They will grow up" ...She will be missed by us........

Dave and Carol Spada

August 17, 2008

Peter, we are so sorry to hear about Peg's passing. Never did she fail to make us smile despite all the health problems she had in the last few years. There are so many fond memories of time spent with her and you. We can all rest assured that she is enjoying the rewards of life spent well serving God and her family. The prayers of our family are with you.

Michele McCorkle

August 17, 2008

Having had the opportunity to work with Peggy @ Maltz Sales for almost 6 years, there are many times, even now, when the knowledge she passed on to me is a reminder of her integrity and wisdom that still remains here @ Maltz Sales. She was a compassionate woman who lent an ear and offered her help as a mother would, any time it was needed. Her legendary insight has been instilled in me, and hopefully she will know how much I valued knowing her. Together with my husband Jay, we wish to express our deepest sympathy, love and prayers, to Peter, Maria, Dan and the family.

Helen & Joe Cleary

August 17, 2008

Peter, we were shocked to hear of Peg's passing. She truly was a wonderful person, loved life to the fullest. May she rest in peace.

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