Frances Marie McPeck

Frances Marie McPeck obituary, Hyde Park, NY

Frances Marie McPeck

Frances McPeck Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sweet's Funeral Home on Nov. 20, 2024.

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Frances Marie McPeck, 90, a lifelong area resident, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 18, 2024, with her family by her side.
Born, November 26, 1933, in Pleasant Valley, she was the daughter of the late Morgan and Gladys Turner Lasher.
In addition to raising her family and maintaining a household, Fran held various jobs over the years, most recently at Dutchess Community College in the Registrar's Office, where she made many friends with fellow staff and students.
Fran enjoyed bowling and was active in numerous local bowling leagues over the years. She also liked to travel and take trips to the casino with her family. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and cherished the memories made and time she was able to spend with them.
On December 21, 1952, in Millbrook, she married Eugene P. McPeck. Mr. McPeck predeceased her on May 17th, 2002.
She is survived by her five children: Sandra McCauley and husband, Neil, Laurie Tozzi and husband, Robert, Brenda Canale, Cathy Ticcony and husband, Matthew, and Francie Cappillino and husband, Tony; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Judy McPeck; brother-in-law, Andrew McPeck, and wife, Barbara; and brother-in-law, Richard Elwell, as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her son, David McPeck; brother-in-law, Joseph McPeck, and wife, Shirley; and sister-in-law, Catherine Elwell.
Calling hours will be from 3 to 6 PM, Sunday, November 24th, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
Funeral services will be at 11 AM, Monday, November 25th, at the Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Lawn Crypt Garden at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.
Fran's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Fairview Fire District, 258 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (www.fairviewfd.net), or the Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington St., Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. (www.hvhospice.org)
To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit Fran's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.
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