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Margaret K. "Peggy" Webb

Known to her friends as Peggy, died peacefully at home February 3rd at the age of 92.


Wife, mother, grandmother, professor, pacifist, organic gardener and political activist, she will be remembered for her energy in championing many causes and inspiring her associates and students. Peggy received her Phd in English from UC Berkeley. She finished her teaching career at Mills College in 1986.


Peggy is survived by her three children, all still living in the East Bay, and six grandchildren.


There will be no funeral. A memorial is planned for March. For details email [email protected]


In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Prison University Project.


http://www.prisonuniversityproject.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 14 to Feb. 16, 2014.

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Joan Haefele Roos

September 3, 2021

2021 and I am thinking of her and how she assigned me the Orwell essay on clear thinking/clear writing.

Deanna Hodgin

March 6, 2014

Your teaching and faith in me changed my life, Peggy. I'm so grateful for the gift of your friendship, and your constant generosity.

Margaret Webb

February 20, 2014

We'll miss you, Aunt Peggy.

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