Chicopee, Massachusetts
Oct 4, 1946 – Oct 21, 2024
Margaret M. Austin
1946 - 2024
Chicopee
Margaret Mary "Peg" Austin, passed away October 21, 2024, at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, MA surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chicopee, MA on October 4th, 1946 to the late Joseph F. and Mary E. (Shea) Austin, Peg attended Holy Name High School, and was a graduate of Lowell General School of Nursing, received her bachelor's degree from St. Joseph College, in Saco, Maine, and she also did some graduate work at Springfield College. Early in her nursing career she worked in Denver, Colorado, Madison,
Wisconsin and Co. Kerry, Ireland. Many years ago, Peg helped to start the Nurse Practitioner Program at Mercy Hospital and later worked at Bay State Medical Center, where she retired in 2015 and continued to work per diem until 2019. Peg will be remembered for her compassionate service, quick wit, adventurous spirit; prioritizing faith and family above all.
Her many interests included lecturing, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, volunteering at Lorraine's Soup Kitchen, skiing and tennis. Beyond her adventurous spirit, Peg treasured the simple joys of family life, especially holidays and family gatherings filled with warmth and laughter. A devoted sister, aunt, and friend, Peg will be deeply missed by her sisters, Mary Whitmore, of Wallingford, CT, Elizabeth Gardella, of Sandwich, MA, Ann Cadieux, of Sandwich, MA, and Rose Austin, of Chicopee, a sister-in-law, Eva Austin, of Catonsville, MD, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and so many dear friends. In addition to her parents, Peg was recently predeceased by her brother, Joseph M. Austin. Friends and family are invited to gather directly at St. Stanislaus Basilica, 566 Front St., Chicopee, at 10:00am on Saturday, October 26, 2024, for a Liturgy of Christian Burial, followed by committal services in Calvary Cemetery, Chicopee. Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 4:00 to 7:00pm at Corridan Funeral Home, 333 Springfield St., Chicopee, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Peg's name can be made to St. Stanislaus School, 534 Front St., Chicopee, MA 01013. To share a memory or to leave your condolences for the family, please visit www.CorridanFuneral.com
Just thinking about you today. Miss seeing your smiling face. Hopefully you are at peace and enjoying the virtues of what a good life lived can lead to. Please give mom Steffie a kiss from us. We miss her so much too. Happy heavenly birthday.
Susan
September 28, 2025 | Friend
Peg was such a compassionate and kind person. Both my husband and myself have wonderful memories of her at Baystate. She touched so many people. She is definitely missed.
Marilyn Bates-Gentile
September 28, 2025 | Work
I´m so sorry, I always loved seeing all of you in church, Peggy was such a kind person. I will miss her .
Connie Fernandes
November 23, 2024 | Friend
Rose, Eva and family, I am so sad to hear of Pegs passing. I did not know. Peg was a wonderful woman. She was always so kind. I will miss you Peg. Love you, Annemarie
Annemarie Begley-Gibson
November 08, 2024 | Friend
Peg, may you RIP. Your walks will be a little lighter now. You would always bring laughter and such positive energy to our talks at Church and I miss your compassion and caring. You would always remember to ask about someone in our family. Rose, my heat breaks for your loss not only of Peg but your brother too! Be well !
Sue & Bill Gelinas
November 02, 2024 | Chicopee, MA | Friend
Peg was such a kind & caring soul and a huge asset to the Baystate family. Rest in Peace Peg
Linda Baillargeon
October 29, 2024 | Work
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Peg. My mother, Maureen (Lynch) Case, often told wonderful stories of her friend Peg Austin from back in her Holy Name days. I hope her family finds peace and comfort in how much Peg was loved.
Susan Case Nadeau
October 28, 2024 | Wells, ME
We extend our sympathy on Peg's passing. It was always a joy to catch up with her during my days at Baystate Human Resources. We had much in common (Irish roots and Holy Name/Sacred Heart stories) and our love of New England). Those "Irish eyes were always smiling" and it was a pleasure to know her. God bless.
Rick Maher (Springfield/Chicopee and currently Port St Lucie FL)
October 28, 2024 | Work
It was a shock to see Peg’s obituary. She left the world much too early. I know Peg from services at the Basilica of St. Stanislaus as well as from meeting on walks. Peg was always so wonderful to talk with. Her smile brightened the day. Eternal rest grant onto her Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Prayers for the family. Sincerely, Sandra Peret
Sandra Peret
October 26, 2024 | Chicopee, MA | Friend
