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Margaret Ann "Peggy" Atkins

Margaret Atkins Obituary

Of Haverhill, formerly of Chelsea, on August 24, Beloved daughter of Mary (Glynn) Atkins of Chelsea and the late Henry J. Atkins. Loving mother of Ronald Belanger of Andover, Lauren Belanger of Haverhill, Leanne Belanger of Malden and Kristie Belanger of Haverhill. Dear sister and sister in law of Donna Lee Jordan of Newton NH, John "Skip" and Dede Atkins of Chelsea, Cynthia and Michael Twomey, Thomas G. and Karen Atkins all of Andover. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend the Funeral from the Frank A. Welsh & Son's Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Wednesday, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway Chelsea. (time to be announced) Services will conclude with Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-8 P.M. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute 44 Binney St., Boston MA 02115 Frank A. Welsh & Sons Chelsea, MA 617-889-2723

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 25, 2008.

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Leanne

August 18, 2009

I miss you Mom, Soo much.. more than ever. We all wish you were here with us, soo baddd.. =[ keep watchin over us all. I Love You Soo much. I think about you every single day & always will. xo

Michele

July 28, 2009

Happy Birthday Peg! We all miss you but no one as much as Ronnie & the girls. Kristie is growing up so fast I can't believe she's starting high school! We wish you were here. xoxo

leanne&nicholas

November 27, 2008

happy thanksgiving momm... its NEVER guna be the same without YOU... love&miss you SOO much.

lee

November 12, 2008

i wish u were home for ur favorite holiday... we all know how much you LOVEEDDD thanksgiving!!

leanne belanger

October 11, 2008

mommyyy :( its 745am.. i havent slept @ all... ive been up thinking of you all night :( i miss you more then words could ever describe. i hate life w.o you in it. NOTHING is the same. i dont function the same. i love&miss you sooooooo much... i wish you were here... and everything was just normal again... :( :(

michele dibenedetto

October 1, 2008

peggg <333
what can i say .. u were and always will be like my second mommy . we had some pretty good memories . some pretty bad ones too . like when i took the car . o0hh man and u still let me come ova = ] campin - we almost got kicked outt . who gets kicked outta camp sites lol . leanne is my best friend and i consider all the otha belangers part of my family too . i love all u guys and im so sorry for ur loss . rip peggg a wonderful woman

George DiPietro

September 29, 2008

hey ma, Ronnie stopped by my father house today.....it was very nice of him. its so great how strong and incredible that kid is. he has everything going for him right now. i remember the rough times we all had been through, people would always look at me and say....i wish i were like you george. yet what people dont understand is that im not worth envying. Ronnie is a huge inspiration to me. hes the type of guy every man should be. and you know why hes like that.....I think we all know. You are fantastic. im staring at your prayer card as I type....it's rather scary how such a short life will leave LONG LASTING memories forever. you were an angel at birth and now you're truly playing the part and giving God the company we all wish we had right now. I love you.....nothing and noone will change that.. Ill speak with you soon. Bye mom.

Julie Rizzo

September 26, 2008

Not a day has gone by since you have been gone that I don't think about you. The change in season's and so many other things around me remind me of all of the good times we had. I miss your laugh and how you were always humming a song. I miss and love you very much. No one will ever be able to even come close to the kind of friendship that we had.

leanne belanger

September 22, 2008

who ever told me it would get easier, was completely FULL OF CRAP... ughhh it gets harder EVERYDAy without you mom =( life isnt fair. you out of all people didnt deserve this. It hasn't even been a month yet, i don't know how im supposed to go on forever w.o you. :( :( i cant even think about it. never mind live it. i cant wait to see you again and hug & sqweeze eachothers bums like we used too!haha missing you now, loving you ALWAYS MOM! =( xoxo Rest In Peace

Shannon Murphy

September 10, 2008

Ronnie, Lauren, Leanna & Kristie,
You guys were there for me when I went through the problems with my mom and when I came across this I found myself in tears. I am so so sorry for your loss your mom was the sweetest woman and I'll never forget the things she did for me.

we love&miss you mom =(

September 8, 2008

best mom in the world

September 8, 2008

September 8, 2008

ill alwayss remember your warm hugs <33

Kristie Rose Belanger

September 8, 2008

mommmmy! i love you and miss youu soo muchh! soon as i wakee upp you are always the first thing on my mind! you were and still are my bestest friend in the wholeee worrldd! i remember everyday when i'd come home from school you'd already have my pizza bagels in the oven and waitingg for me outside the door. everytime i look at your chair its likee i can still see you sitting there. i cant wait to see you againn and givee youu a BIG hug! at least your not in painn anymoree and at least i know someones watching over me!
i love youuu <333

Kristie Rosieeee

Jarueba Taylor

September 7, 2008

Oh my God! I am sooo shocked! I just heard now and am sooo sorry! Lauren,Ronnie,Leanne, Little K if you guys need ANYTHING let me know. I'm here for you all. Peggy was so close to my heart and such a dear friend.
I love you guys all!

leanne belanger

September 3, 2008

i love&miss you mom =( its so hard w.o u here... it feels like your still in the hosp. and were jus all waiting for you to finally come home =(

Suzanne Kekligian

August 29, 2008

Dear Atkins and Belanger Family- I'll never forget Peggy- she was a dear friend to me during my childhood days when I would stay with my cousins and Nana on Webster Ave.
God rest her soul and may God send his strength to you all during this difficult time.
-Suzanne (Timmy & Karen's cousin)

Michele O'Loughlin

August 27, 2008

Hi Mommy Peg,

It has been a rough few days for eveyone. And it will continue for some time I know. I just wanted to say hi and that I love you. You have such wonderful children and I know you were watching them today. I want you to know how much I love ronnie and I promise to you that I will always love him and take care of him. He is my everything. I know I can never take the place of such an amazing woman as you but I will always be there for him. And the girls. I love them like my own little sisters. We all love you peggy. You are already so missed but we will all remember your smile. And that look you always gave us :) you treated me like your own letting me stay with ronnie all the time. You always made us laugh and we will keep that smile of yours alive. I love you! We all do.

Xoxoxo
Michele

Patricia Ullo

August 26, 2008

God Bless You Peggy, and may the memories of your love and smiles bring comfort to all whose lives you have touched. I know that my life has been better because of your friendship. Send us a penny from Heaven from time to time. Love always, Patti

Cathy Rizzo

August 26, 2008

Ron, Lauren, Leanne and Kristie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I met your mom a few times thru my sister and saw how good of a friend she was to Julie. She was very kind, sweet and made her laugh. The few times I got to talk to Peggy I knew that she was special and an angel in disguise and I believe that she will always be that angel and is watching over all of you. She will be missed by all.

Michele Moscone

August 26, 2008

Leanne and Family,
My heart goes out to you and your entire family. My regret is that I never got to meet your Mom. In reading all the beautiful entries it certainly confirms she must have been very special. Without knowing her I admire all of her strength and courage. I',m sure God has his arms around her and all of you. Take care of each other and remember all the good times I'm sure you all shared. Also, remember she will ALWAYS be with you.

Chris Gregoire

August 26, 2008

Cindy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time .. Peggy was a sweet,kind and very loving person. I have such fond memories of your family and they hold a special place in my heart.. Please know Cindy I am here for you and am I glad we have reconnected.
Chris Gregoire

lori o'brien

August 25, 2008

Ronnie, leeanne, lauren n kristie,
I'm so sry 2 hear about ur loss. Ur mom was an awsome lady. I remember
the old days when we all use 2 hang out @ ur house n stuff.. I kno this
is a very hard time. I lost my dad a lil ova 2 yrs ago 2 cancer. I kno
how u feel. Stay strong!

Alex DiPietro

August 25, 2008

Ronnie, Lauren, Leanne & Kristie

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a great women. We all loved her very much. she was always had a smile on her face. I have so many great memories of her one was from being at your house Ronnie when we were kids like of the time we had to do a science fair project and your mom got us all the books and then helped us make a maze to run the hamster thru I miss those days when we were young. You guy’s r part of our family and if you need anything just call. love you guys and stay strong.

Eliane Maalouf & Family

August 25, 2008

Ronnie, Lauren and Family--

Even though we were so young at the time I still remember your Mom as being one of the nicest women I have ever known in our Kennedy days. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

George DiPietro

August 25, 2008

Ronnie B. You know you're my life brother. I will be there for you through anything and everything, and you know this. tomorrow will bring alot of tears and alot of cheers in her memory. i miss her overwhelming amounts already and she is watching over all her kids.....myself, francis and michelle all included. you know how special she was and how graceful she kept herself. she was very proud of the incredible job she did on all of us. and in all honesty, she should be. I miss her and she will always be in my thoughts, and your family is my family. you know that i will always be there. i love you guys! alot. Love you Peggy. Watch over everyone.

Amanda & The Cutters

August 25, 2008

to Lauren Ronnie Leanne & Kristie:

I am so sorry to hear about your loss...your mom was like a second mom to me!! i hope you are all doing well & staying strong! she was amazing but you know that already! my thoughts * prayers are with yous & also my families!

Bill Moriarty

August 25, 2008

To Peggy's family and friends: Peggy worked as my assistant for several years. She was a gentle, helpful soul who met great adversity with greater hope. By the way she lived, she reminded us that tomorrow would be a better day. My wife and I will hold fond memories of Peggy close and will pray for the repose of her soul and the consolation of the family.

Angela (DiPietro) Peterson

August 25, 2008

Dear Ronny, Lauren, Leanne and Kristie, I am so deeply sorry for your great loss. Your Mom was such a wonderful woman. If only we could go back to the days when you were all little and your mom and I were walking our children to and from school and I'll never forget Ronnie how old your were when she would let you walk home from our house by yourself! Those were the best days, when all our kids were little and adorable and sweet and loving and needed their moms for everything! I'll miss them forever! It breaks my heart that we won't all be there to watch your weddings and children and any of the other milestones of adulthood. I really will miss sharing these moments with your mom. The worst thing that ever happened to me was the loss of my mom almost 3 years ago. I absolutely cannot imagine losing her at your ages!!!! Please know I will be thinking and praying for you kids always and Ronny you are welcome to our home anytime forever.
with sincere love,

Elizabeth Pelgro

August 25, 2008

We are all so, so sorry. We hope and pray for Peggy. We know how much she was loved by her family.

Our love and deepest sympathies,
Claire, Michael and Elizabeth Pelgro

Patricia Ullo

August 25, 2008

God Bless you Peggy, and may all the wonderful memories of your smiles and love bring some measure of comfort to your family and friends. I will never forget the good times we had together... especially the S&C Book club and our search for Joe Morelli. You brought a ray of sunshine with you wherever you went and my life is better for having a friend like you. Send us a penny from Heaven when you get a chance... Love and prayers always, Patti

Nadine Casey

August 25, 2008

To Peggy’s family and friends,

I am a friend of the Belanger Family and didn’t know Peggy very well, but whenever I saw her, she was always smiling and happy. Please know that I am so sorry for your loss. I know this has been a long and painful road for Peggy and her children. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

The Liedes Family

August 25, 2008

Cindy & family -
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your sister. May fond memories provide you comfort in the times ahead.

Julie Rizzo

August 25, 2008

Ron, Lauren, Leanne and Kristie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always remember all of the happiness that your mother brought into my life and all of the fun that we had. I will always be there for all of you should you ever need me for anything. She will be missed.
Love Julie

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