Margaret-Ann Bamberg

1931 - 2026

Margaret-Ann Bamberg
Margaret-Ann Howgate Bamberg "Peg," 94, died peacefully at her Simsbury, home on January 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Peg was the daughter of Dr. Henry Otis Howgate of Greenwich, and Mary Wallace Howgate, of Schenectady, NY. She was born in Greenwich, graduated from Greenwich High School, and went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts from UCONN in 1953, where she was a proud member of the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. Peg first worked as a caseworker for the Public Welfare Department and never lost her lifelong commitment to social justice issues and public service. She also worked as Secretary to the Director of Medical School Applicants at Yale.
She married Robert W. Bamberg on May 8, 1954 and they had four children. She returned to work outside the home when her youngest entered public school. She then became a bookkeeper for the Church of the Good Shepherd and then for BF &H Builders, both in Orange. Finally, she became the Cash Accounting Manager at Grove Property Services. She retired from Grove in 1997, receiving many expressions of appreciation for her contributions. Peg had a head for numbers and a memory for detail. While her employers certainly appreciated her business acumen, they also celebrated her sense of humor and significant, compassionate people skills.
Peg's attention to detail was also evident in other areas of her life. She was a talented artist, evidenced by her sewing skills, numerous crafts, and the beautiful and intricate garments she knit. She loved color whether in clothing or in the detailed stencil designs she hand-painted. She thoroughly enjoyed entertaining and hosting gracious dinner parties, often with gourmet dishes served. People universally reflect on her warmth, appreciation, and genuine interest in those whose lives intersected her own.
She was a member of the Abigail Phelps Chapter of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) and proudly leaves as a legacy sixteen archival albums of family genealogy. Peg was very proud of her heritage and family connections to prominent figures in American History. Additionally, she enjoyed reading, researching, and exploring the interests of her children and grandchildren. Her dedication to learning was lifelong and inspirational.
Peg is predeceased by her loving husband of 66 years, Robert W. Bamberg, a sister, Cynthia Ross Howgate Servadio, two sons, Paul and John, and a granddaughter, Lindsay Bamberg Splain. She is survived by two children, the Rev. Dr. Claire W. Bamberg of Randolph Center, VT and her wife, Lynda B. Howells, and a son Robert O. Bamberg of N Muskegon, MI, six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are entrusted to Vincent Funeral Home, Simsbury. Services will be announced at a later date. Donations may be made to: New Jersey Institute of Technology, in memory of Paul Bamberg, and/or the Palliative Care Unit of Hartford Hospital, in memory of John Bamberg.
Please visit Peg's Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.