Margaret M. "Peggy" (Bresnahan) Karavetsos

Margaret M. "Peggy" (Bresnahan) Karavetsos obituary, Stoughton, MA

Margaret M. "Peggy" (Bresnahan) Karavetsos

Margaret Karavetsos Obituary

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Margaret M. "Peggy" (Bresnahan) Karavetsos, 86, died Tuesday Morning, April 13, 2021, at her home in Stoughton, surrounded by her beloved family, after a long period of failing health. Born in Boston, daughter of Corneilius and Mary Bresnahan, she was raised and educated in Roxbury and was a graduate of Boston Schools. In 1956, she married John A. Karavetsos in Jamaica Plain, and together they shared over 64 years of marriage and raised six beloved children. In 1965, they moved their young family to Stoughton. She was a devoted wife, mother, nana and great nana. Peggy enjoyed having a cup of tea, playing cards with her family, crocheting and watching Boston sports teams. She was a longtime member of the Stoughton Nite Lites Bowling League. Above all, she loved spending time with her loving family. In addition to her husband John, she is survived by her children: John A. Karavetsos, Jr. of Taunton, Diane M. Ford of Bridgewater, Raymond C. Karavetsos of Foxboro, Paula E. Karavetsos and her partner Denise Robinson of Attleboro, Linda C. Karavetsos of Stoughton and Andrea K. Trombley and her husband Dennis of Sterling. She was the sister of the late Buddy Bresnahan, Neil Bresnahan, Marty and Helen Bresnahan, Dorothy and Roy Chalmers, Eileen and Merrill Davis and Mary "Mame" and George Ferguson. She was the sister in law of Charles Karavetsos and his wife Joyce of Hyde Park and the late Helen and Raymond Tower and Frank Karavetsos. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visiting Hours will be held in the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Thursday, April 15, from 4-7 PM. Masks and Social Distancing are required. Due to Covid restrictions, private family services will be held with burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Stoughton. Donations in Peggy's memory may be made to the Stoughton Visiting Nurses Association, 10 Pearl St., Stoughton, 02072.

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April 24, 2021

Russell de Pina posted to the memorial.

April 15, 2021

Darlene, Fred, and Linda Dunwoody and Russell dePina posted to the memorial.

April 15, 2021

Jean Filolungo posted to the memorial.

Russell de Pina

April 24, 2021

My prayers and and condolences on your loss. All our Moms are in heaven now. God's peace be with you.

Darlene, Fred, and Linda Dunwoody and Russell dePina

April 15, 2021

We are so sorry to hear of Peggy's passing, her long battle with illness is finally finished and she now rests with the Lord. Having just lost our dear mom Angie we understand your grief now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

Jean Filolungo

April 15, 2021

Sorry for the loss of your mom the kids will miss the grandmother, love to all of you Steve and Jean Filolungo

Peg Carbone

April 15, 2021

Good morning Mr. Karavetsos, So very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved peggy. She sounds like she was an energetic and loving lady. sending prayers for you and your family! God bless! Peg and Rich Carbone

John Martakis

April 14, 2021

John And Artemis Martakis, may her memory be eternal, our deepest sympathy.

Mary Rothwell

April 14, 2021

Sorry for your loss...remembering Peggy and her visits and chats with us at Stoughton Public Library.
Sending prayers

Sue Huntley

April 14, 2021

Diane, I am sadden to hear of the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time I know it is not easy. Just think of all the good times you have had and shared with her, she is now at peace.

Charles Kline

April 13, 2021

So sorry to hear this. Sending prayers to all for your loss.

Lisa Dustin

April 13, 2021

Uncle Johnny, Jackie, Diane, Ray, Paula, Linda, and Andrea
We are so sorry for the loss of Auntie Peggy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With much love,
Lisa, Amanda and Melissa

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