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Margaret RAMIREZ Obituary
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Margaret Rosemary Gaynor Ramirez, 85, passed away on March 4, 2017 in West Palm Beach, FL. Peggy, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 7, 1931 to Philip and Anna Gaynor. Mom grew up in the neighborhood of Park Slope where she attended Bay Ridge High School and then went on to start her education to become a Registered Nurse. Mom was a private duty nurse for more than 50 years to individuals, who eventually became friends, from New York City to Palm Beach, FL. Peggy married George Ramirez on February 7, 1952 in New York City, NY after meeting at a USO dance at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. Over their 54 year marriage, they lived in Brooklyn, NY, Staten Island, NY, Lincroft, NJ, East Hampton, NY, Merida, Mexico and finally West Palm Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband George in 2006. Mom had a lifelong passion for her profession, gardening, knitting and quilting, as well as her beloved dogs, Zeus and Rooney. Peggy is survived by her son, George Douglas, and his longtime companion Richard Schmitt, and her daughter, Peggy Ann Bills, and her longtime companion, Steve Trevor. Mom is also survived by two loving grandchildren, Christopher and Amanda Bills (fiancé Mark Gallego), as well as a great-granddaughter, Sophia. Visitation will be from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Palms West Funeral Home in Royal Palm Beach, FL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden, 559 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 in her memory would be much appreciated.
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doug ramirez
March 2, 2025
8 years already . . . at times it seems like yesterday , and other times alot longer since I've stopped by your condo just to say "hi", see your smile, and hear you say "douggie, is that you?". . . which i do quite often even though it is only filled with memories. . . . like the one below. . . love and miss you mom . . . me
doug ramirez
March 30, 2022
i can't believe it has been 5 years since i've heard your voice, gotten a hug, or seen you, and your walker getting off the PalmTran bus at "our" house on Christmas Eve. I miss laying on the couch, and you letting me rest my head in your lap, just feeling comforted from anything that bothered me that day. You always brought me a sense of peace, one thing we all can use in this world today. Love you just as much now . . . . . Me
doug ramirez
March 2, 2021
Another year has passed, alot in this world has changed, but my memories of you have stayed the same. I know you , dad and now Richard and Ronnie are sitting on a beach somewhere having a drink, a meal, a sunset,and alot of laughs! I miss you all . . . . love you always . . . . Me
March 2, 2020
Well . . . its has been 3 years since mom left this physical world but has never left me otherwise. i am reminded of her everyday when i see a beautiful flower, a butterfly, when the sun shines or there is a gentle rain, have a good meal ( mom's favorite ) or just admire all her handwork that i have at my house. Love you forever, your "best son" doug
eileen mcfarlane
March 9, 2017
Mom always loved Peggy from her time in florida she is now living up north with us but told us of fond memories of peggy our thoughts and prayers are with her and your family.
her friend Eileen McFarlane
March 8, 2017
What can you say about your mom? Not enough from where I stand. Mom taught me about compassion and understanding, about living just a smidge "outside of the box", about perseverance and never just settling for the ordinary. Mom was a very strong woman, but had the kindest, gentlest touch when she knew you needed it most . . and that is what I will miss the most.
I hope you know how grateful I have always been that you and dad "picked me" to give your everlasting love . . . hugs and kisses forever, your son.
Vargas ~Isaiah25:8
March 8, 2017
Our condolences for the family [John11:25]
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