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Margaret A. “Peggy” Gawley
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Margaret A. “Peggy” Gawley Obituary
Peggy was born in Mahanoy Plane, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John W. and Helen (nee Reagan) Hobbs. She was a graduate of Immaculate Heart Academy in Ashland, PA. She shared 57 years of marriage with the love of her life, the late Bern Gawley.
Peggy lived, in her words, "a wonderful life" full of love and many friendships. She adored her children and being a Nana. Her warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone she met, leaving a lasting legacy of joy and love that will be remembered by all who knew her.
Peggy is survived by her loving children, Kathleen "Kelly" (Matt) Ostertag of Chester Springs and Jeffrey (Maarja) Gawley of Tallinn, Estonia; and grandchildren, Megan Ostertag, Michael Ostertag, Devon Gawley, and Maiya Gawley. Peggy was preceded in death by her sisters, Jeanne Mikalauskas and Helen Sam and her brother, John J. Hobbs.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass Friday, January 26, 2024, 10:30 AM at SS. Philip & James Church, corner of Rt. # 30 & Ship Rds., Exton, PA 19341, where friends may call from 9:30 to 10:15 AM at the church prior to Mass. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations in Peggy's name to a charity of your own choice.
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Brenda Mullane
January 24, 2024
I have such fond memories of Peggy from the years we shared in The Nine Holers @ Whitford Country Club. Peggy was always cheerful & never failed to light up the room. She always spoke fondly of husband Bern & her family. We are all better people to have known such a kind and dear lady.
Brenda Mullane
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Sammy Johnson
January 17, 2024
In high school and beyond, anytime I was at the Gawley house, I would always be greeted with a warm welcoming smile, laugh and a caring spirit. I always thought of Mrs. Gawley(Peggy) as a straight-shooter who was kind, caring and funny...I really liked her sense of humor. She will be very missed but truly left a great legacy. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
Maddy O´Shea
January 17, 2024
Peggy and I had so much fun playing tennis, mainly at East Whiteland. One time we played and won shortly after she came back from hurting her wrist. "not bad for a cripple and a midget" was her comment. We had a lot of laughs. She will be missed.
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