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Margaret Langer Obituary
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Langer, 77, of Higganum, beloved wife of Richard C. Langer, passed away on June 19, 2025, at Middlesex Hospital.
Born in Middletown, daughter of the late Stanley and Nellie (Dykas) Swol, Peggy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and teacher. She inspired many as an educator at Haddam Killingworth High School and later devoted herself to her family and hobbies. A skilled baker, gardener, quilter, and seamstress, Peggy shared her love and creativity with everyone around her, especially through her famous baked goods and homemade quilts.
She and her husband, Richard, cherished their role as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, spreading joy at local events. Peggy's warmth and hospitality were central to family gatherings, including her traditional Polish Christmas Eve dinners and Easter Egg hunts.
A dedicated member of St. Peter Church, Peggy also served with the Ladies Guild. She is survived by her husband, Richard; children, Richard (Connie), Steven, Patricia (Garrett), and Thomas (Stephanie); brothers, Stanley and Raymond Swol; and grandchildren, Hannah, Collin, Natalia, Elizabeth, Vanessa, Madison, and Micah. She was predeceased by grandchildren Timothy and Alexander, and her brother Michael.
A celebration of Peggy's life will be held Thursday, June 26, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Peter Church, Higganum. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday, June 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 189 Elder, SD 57719. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Frances Messina
July 29, 2025
I remember Peggy fondly and I am so very sorry for your loss.
Gay Fialko
July 5, 2025
I send my sympathy to the entire Langer family. Peggy was a lovely human being which is rare in today's world. May all your memories of her give you peace at this time.
Terry Concannon
July 5, 2025
With our deepest sympathy to Rich and family on the loss of Peg. We have many good memories of our lives intertwining in a number of ways during our years in Haddam. God bless!
Terry, Ciara, Aisling, Deirdre and Orla
Maria Figueredo
June 30, 2025
I met Peggy at church events at St John´s church in Cromwell and later at Sacred Heart on the Lake retreat center. I always enjoy her commitment to Jesus and her faith. I prayed for her during her illness and I am sure that even though our prayers were not answered the way we wanted, she was received in His arms where she found a love impossible to describe. Be at peace dear friend, he had waited for you all your life.
Suzie (Prue) Cunningham
June 28, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear of your loss. Thank you for making many great Christmas memories for my children at HK cubs as Mr and Mrs Claus.
Jeremy Edmondson
June 26, 2025
My condolences to the whole Langer family. She was a lovely person who will be missed very much. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Jenny Law
June 26, 2025
So sorry to learn this. Condolences from the Heath and Law families.
Kasha, Jason and Katia
June 25, 2025
We´re so sorry for your loss. She was such a kind and joyful soul. We´ll always treasure the memories of her visiting as Mrs. Claus and the warmth she brought to our holidays-especially letting our daughter join the family Easter egg hunts. She truly made the season magical and will be deeply missed.
Claudia DeFrance
June 25, 2025
Dear Richard- How sad I was to learn of Peg´s passing. I had to include this wonderful photo of the two of you that I took at our 60th Wilson reunion. Happy, wonderful memories.. May they sustain you and your family at this very sad time and bring you peace in your heart.
With love~ Claudia
Kate O´Mara
June 23, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Peg´s passing-she was such a wonderful inspiration and support to me as a teacher at HKHS. I´ll never forget the day she stopped in my room to give me a lily of the valley, and I think of her each year as I see them blooming. My thoughts are with family and friends. Love Kate O´Mara
Joanne Hansen
June 23, 2025
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Remember all the good times together and treasure the memories forever.
Diana and Richard Topa
June 23, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
We will always remember her little gifts of joy a pretty flower in a simple vase or a Christmas arrangement
That dressed our dining table. But most of all we will miss her bright warm smile.
Eileen and Eddie Radziunas´s
June 22, 2025
To Rich, your children and grandchildren, know that our hearts overflow with prayers for each of you at this indescribably difficult time. Our memories of your family go back decades - long before we moved to Old Saybrook - as both our families attended St. Peter´s Church. Though almost twenty years ago, we still remember sitting across the aisle from you and sharing friendly greetings after every Mass. With notification of Peggy´s illness, it became abundantly clear that once a friend, always a friend, regardless of time lapses or distance incurred through moves. Rest assured, as a result, that she and your entire family are in our daily prayers - and will remain there.
May God Bless Each of You ,
Eileen and Eddie Radziunas
philip r devlin
June 22, 2025
Betty and I convey our condolences to the Langer family for the loss of such a wonderful friend and colleague.
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