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Margaret Gopian Obituary
Peggy was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, April 15, 1943, daughter of the late Robert F. Meyer, and Esther (Atwood) Meyer.
For many years Peggy was the proprietor of The Yankee Silversmith Country Store operating alongside the Yankee Silversmith Inn, a town landmark founded and owned by her father.
She is survived by her former spouse, Alexander M. Gopoian and her children Lisa Catherine, Ana M. Gopoian, and John M. Gopoian (Allison), grandchildren Lindsay, Alexander (Maryanne), Nathan (Kaylee), Lillian (Matt), Sarah (Donald), and great-grandchildren Riley, Scarlett, Sophia, Henry, Madison Mae, Lydia. Peggy also leaves a brother, Robert Meyer (Cherri) and a sister, Mary E. Brooks of Massachusetts, several nieces and nephews, and a lifelong friend, Linda J. Downes of Florida.
Peggy loved spending time with family, antiquing, gardening, UCONN Women's Basketball, bowling, and a lover of all animals big and small.
As her final selfless act, Peggy donated her body to the Anatomical Donation Program at UCONN School of Medicine.
A brunch in celebration of Peggy's life will be held on June 16th, 2019 from 11am-1pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1181 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Donations in Peggy's Memory may be made to Ray of Light Farm, Inc., 232 Town St., East Haddam, CT 06423.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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May 14, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the Gopian family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
Psalms 145:18,19
May 10, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. We bowled for many years and I always loved her. You are all in my prayers Love, Debbie Murdock T Bowl
Donna Witkins (Moslow)
May 9, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. She and your family are a big part of my childhood memories. Always a great day when she came to the house with popovers & honeybutter! RIP
Richard Naiss
May 9, 2019
I was sad to hear of Peggy's passing. I went to school with her, and her sister Mary was, and is, a dear friend, My condolences to her family. hold onto all the wonderful memories. May she rest in peace.
June Hayden
May 9, 2019
I worked at YSI for many years had many memories of Myer family .My Thought and prayer to all who loved and WERE loved by Peggy .
Becky
May 8, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May the God who comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
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