Margaret "Peg" Davidson

Davidson, Margaret "Peg" EAST GREENBUSH Margaret "Peg" Ann (Jewell) Davidson, 85 of East Greenbush, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Wingate Residences in Pittsfield, Mass. Peg, the only child of Margaret "Peg" E. Fedigan and William E. Jewell, was born on March 6, 1937, in Albany. Peg was a graduate of Rensselaer High School, class of 1954. Peg was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Joe Davidson, who passed in October 2020. Peg is survived by her children, Michael (Kathleen) Davidson, Karen (Jim Dawson) Davidson, Jean-Anne (Richard Lattimer) MacKrell, and Jennifer (David) Showalter; her grandchildren, Benjamin (Rose), Stephanie (Drew), Zachary, Quinn, Aidan, and Alexander; and her great-grandchildren, Marlene, Thomas, and Maeve, who meant the world to her. She is also survived by many relatives, nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends, whom she loved dearly. When Peg's children were young she volunteered many hours at St. Mary's School, eventually becoming the school secretary and enjoying a longtime friendship with Sister Penny. Prior to retiring, Peg also worked a number of years for New York State. After retiring, Peg and Joe spent many hours at their cabin in Ticonderoga, N.Y. At the lake cabin, Peg enjoyed hosting her family, the Fedigans, the Davidsons, the Murphys and friends, and preparing many excellent meals. Peg also enjoyed being a Red Hatter with her dear friend Shirley. Peg was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, godmother and friend. She will be missed by many. The family would like to thank Helen Depuy for her loving care and friendship with Peg over the last two plus years. Family and friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, at the Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpke. Rensselaer. The funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 28, in the Church of St. Mary at Clinton Heights. Burial will follow in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rensselaer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Peg's name to the team at Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts in appreciation of their compassionate care of Peg for more than two years.