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Margaret Sokolowski Obituary
WORCESTER - Margaret Jane (Roix) Sokolowski, 67, of Worcester, died Sunday, August 15, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital after a long illness.
Peggy was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Wilbur G. and M. Theresa (Murphy) Roix. She lived in Worcester most of her life.
Peggy leaves her husband of 39 years Andrew R. Sokolowski; her son Michael Sokolowski of Worcester; a brother Francis J. Roix of Altadena, Calif.; a sister Maureen E. Simokonis and her husband James of Worcester; and several nieces and nephews. Her brother Edward J. Roix of Worcester died in 2008; and her brother George W. Roix of Athol passed away in 2020.
Peggy graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Worcester, and from Worcester State College, where she majored in library science and elementary education. She earned a master's degree from Cambridge College in Boston.
Peggy had a long career as a school library media specialist. She worked in the Worcester Public Schools for 25 years, retiring on June 30. She spent many years at the Alternative School at St. Casimir's on Waverly St. and the Gerald Creamer Center on Granite St. In 2019, she received the Thomas Jefferson Award from the Worcester Public Schools for her outstanding work at the Creamer Center.
Previously, she had worked at schools in Southbridge and Millbury, and at Immaculate Conception High School in Marlborough.
Peggy was an active member of St. John's Parish Church. She was a lector and taught religious education. She was a volunteer at the St. Francis Xavier Center. She was Girl Scouts leader, and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Div. 36.
Peggy was a devoted Red Sox fan. She was an avid reader, especially of Poetry. She loved to debate politics with her son Michael.
Calling hours are Saturday, August 21, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. in St. John's Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester. Burial in St. John's Cemetery will be private.
Donations in Peggy's memory are suggested to the St. John's Church Food for the Poor program, 44 Temple St., Worcester 01604.
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Ann Minichilli
August 21, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Margaret was all ways happy go lucky when I saw her at Woodland / Claremont School.
Janice Harvey
August 18, 2021
Margaret was a gentle soul who endured much, all the while remaining optimistic. She loved teaching, and was always willing to step up and assist her coworkers. She was an integral member of the Gerald Creamer Center staff, and one who loved the written word. May she rest in peace, our Margaret.
Bernadette M. Nelson (Bernie Grace)
August 18, 2021
Dear Andy, Michael, Francis, Maureen and James, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends, Our deepest sympathies to you on Peggy´s passing. May your happy memories help to sustain you. Sincerely, Bernadette and Brian Nelson
Christine Murphy-Cross
August 18, 2021
Peggy, I already miss you.
Bo Bowen
August 17, 2021
I am so sad to read of my dear friend's passing. We have been friends since we met in Mrs. Lemoine's Girl Scout troop 66 years ago and followed the same path of NDA and the WPS. Peggy was a lady of great faith, full of the devil, and loved to have fun. She will be dearly missed. My condolences to her family. In a week she will know everyone in heaven!!!!
Helen Evangelou
August 17, 2021
I´m sending love, for words are pointless right now.
R.I.P. Peggy
See you on the other side.
Dawn Martin
August 17, 2021
My sincerest sympathy to Andy and Michael. Peg was one of the kindest people I knew. She always stopped by a classroom or called to say hello. She was devoted to her job, her co-workers and friends, and especially her family of whom she always spoke of lovingly. I will miss you and the laughs we had, Peg whether at work or having a drink or dinner. Rest easy, my friend. I love you.
Paula Pietro-Malmquist
August 17, 2021
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Peggy. She was always there to help out. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she rest in the sweetest peace.
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