Margaret Drosehn

1934 - 2015

Margaret Drosehn

1934 - 2015 PITTSFIELD Margaret "Peggy" (Kennedy) Drosehn, 81, of Unkamet Dr., beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at Berkshire Place on Monday, December 14, 2015. Peggy was born in Westfield, MA on September 10, 1934, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Meloveck Kennedy. Peggy graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1952. She worked as an Administrative Assistant in the General Electric drafting division prior to her marriage. She was a homemaker while her children were young and then went to work as a substitute paraprofessional in the Pittsfield Schools for many years. She also worked with her sister-in-law catering at the Italian American Club. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Pittsfield where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Altar Society. Peggy was a champion speed skater during her high school years and was a Winter Carnival Queen contestant. She was a quilter, seamstress, avid gardener and enjoyed cake decorating. She enjoyed animals and was a dog breeder, raising beagles. Peggy also liked to travel and watch the Red Sox and Patriots play. One of the greatest joys of her life was her family, especially her two grandchildren. She married the love of her life, George W. Drosehn July 17, 1965 in Richmond. In addition to her husband, George, of 50 years, Peggy is survived by two daughters, Marciane Kelly of Longmeadow, MA and Holly Drosehn of Pittsfield, her grandchildren, Riley Kelly of Durham, NC and Shea Kelly of Long-meadow, MA. She leaves her brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Carole Drosehn of Dalton, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Peggy's family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Berkshire Place for their devoted care to Peggy over the years and a special thank you to HospiceCare in the Berkshires. FUNERAL NOTICE: Drosehn, Margaret M. " Peggy", age 81, of Pittsfield, died Monday, Dec. 14th. Calling hours at the DEVANNY-CONDRON FUNERAL HOME will be held FRIDAY morning beginning at 8a.m. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow later that morning at 10:30a.m. at St. Joseph's Church with the Rev. Michael A. Shershanovich, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Children's Hospital Colorado, Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Network, in care of the funeral home.