Margaret “Peggy” Coulson Smith, a long-time resident of Marion, passed away on December 9, 2015 at Sippican Health Care Center.
Born in Medford, daughter of the late Margaret M. and John Coulson, Jr., she was raised in Winchester and was a graduate of Winchester High School and Westbrook Junior College.
A loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, Peggy’s family always came first. She cared deeply about her friends and family and always tried to help and support others in any way that she could. Over the course of her career, she worked at Harvard University, at the Beverly Yacht Club, in special education in the Fairhaven Public School system, and in family counseling. In her later years, she volunteered at Sippican Health Care and looked after her friends. An avid and accomplished bridge player, she was a member of the Sippican Tennis Club and played the game she loved multiple times a week. Additionally, Peggy was known for her sharp intellect, curiosity, and ease in communicating with others. A particular interest of hers was politics. She was always up on the news, loved thinking about the world, and was very interested in new ideas.
Predeceased by her husband, John W. Smith, Jr., and sister, Ruth Coulson, she is survived by her son, Brooks C. Smith, daughter-in-law, Deidre P. Smith, sisters, Jane C. Aldrich and Mary Ann C. Phillips, and grandsons, Joshua L. Smith, Andrew G. Smith, his wife, Sarah P. Smith, and great granddaughter, Ava M. Smith.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Old Landing Cemetery, Spring St., Marion at 3 PM. A reception will follow at the Sippican Tennis Club, 20 Holmes St., Marion. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Wareham. To leave a message of condolence, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com