Peggy Joanne McGarry
Peggy Joanne McGarry
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Beloved wife of the late George for 58 years. Loving mother of Mark McGarry (Shannon) and Mickey Toger (Michael). Proud grandmother of Alex Toger (fiancé Sarah Higgins), Molly Toger (Desy Desotell), Katy McGarry, and Megan McGarry. Dear sister of the late Karen Marie Churay (the late George), the late Jack Fleming (Dee), and the late Chuck Fleming (the late Sharon). Sister-in-law of Barbara Barrett (the late Larry) and the late Betty Venables. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 11:00am until the time of service at 1:00pm at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home 2600 Crooks Rd. Troy, MI 48084.
Burial will take place at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, Michigan.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation in Peggy's memory to Heart to Heart Hospice.
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