Peggy McGrath Obituary
Peggy also enjoyed a career as a realtor in Northfield.
Peggy met life's challenges with humor and wit. She appreciated the motto, "live and let live." One of her favorite hobbies was gardening and she created beautiful flowery landscapes with winding limestone paths. She also loved reading, particularly poetry and books about history. Music was a passion and she was a talented pianist.
Peggy was extremely compassionate towards all animals, and many found their way to her over the years. From dogs, to birds, to cats, and particularly her beloved cat, Greta.
The biggest joy and accomplishment of her life was being a loving mother and grandmother. She often said becoming a mother was the greatest thing she ever did.
She will be remembered and deeply missed.
Peggy is survived by her children, Anya McGrath, and Andrew (Gretchen) Heil; grandchildren, Sydney, Noah, Max and Everson; great-granddaughter, Mabel; siblings, Ann Therese, Gary, Michael, and Nancy; as well as her nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Lorraine; and sister, Janine Heil.
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