Obituary: Margaret M. Thompson

WATERVILLE – Margaret M. Thompson, affectionately known as Peg or Peggy, peacefully passed away at her daughter’s home in Boylston, Mass., surrounded by her loving family on April 4, 2024, at the age of 97. Peggy will be lovingly remembered as Mom, Grandmama and Gigi. Peggy’s warm and vibrant personality showed through in everything she did. Though she may have left this world physically, her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known her. Peggy was born on May 18, 1926, in Arlington, Mass. She lived a life filled with love, kindness, and laughter. Peggy graduated from Jamaica Plain High School and then worked at Boston Gas and Worcester Gas during the 1950s. On the weekends, Peggy loved to go dancing at Moseley’s on the Charles. It was there that she met the love of her life, Bob Thompson, whom she married on Sept 22, 1951. Their honeymoon was the start of adventurous traveling around the world. Peggy and Bob started their family, in Natick, Mass., and so began the most rewarding job of her life, a devoted stay-at-home mom to her four children and her beloved Dino, a black male Standard Poodle. In 1968, Peggy loaded up their four children, family pets and moved to Waterville, Maine where Bob had begun his career as the owner of Thompson Volkswagen, Inc. At Bob’s passing, Peggy then became the president and owner of the business that had grown into Thompson Volkswagen, Audi, Mazda, Inc. Peggy was loving, kind, full of life, funny, generous, and a devoted friend to many. Her hobbies included knitting, playing bridge, porcelain doll making, golfing, cross-country skiing, gardening, and indulging in any craft class that was available. Peggy was also an avid reader. Memories of Peggy will forever be cherished by all who knew her. She loved spending time with family and friends at the family’s camp on Snow Pond in Oakland. On summer days, she enjoyed boat rides, cookouts, playing cards with her family, sitting on the deck watching all the activity, and listening to the loons. Her homemade lemon chiffon pies, brownies, and peanut butter cookies were always waiting for her children after school and on special holidays. Her home was a haven filled with love and warmth. Peggy shared a special bond and love of family with her late husband Robert (Bob) Thompson, who passed away on August 23, 2004. She was also predeceased by her parents, Sarah and Timothy Buckley; and two brothers Jack and William Buckley. Peggy is survived by her three sons, Robert and wife Kim Thompson of Indianapolis, Ind., Timothy Thompson of Oakland, Mark and wife Karen Thompson of Waterville, a daughter Theresa Redgate and her husband Laurence Redgate of Boylston, Mass.; sister-in-law Sr. Anita Thompson of Convent Station NJ.; grandchildren Heather Redgate and spouse James Guaragna, Julia Redgate and spouse Thomas McHenry, Courtney, Mackenzie, and Tyler Thompson, Katie and Jack Thompson; along with great-granddaughter, Sophia Guaragna; and seven granddogs. A special thank you to The Jewish Healthcare Hospice Center in Worcester, Mass. They helped our family provide care, peace, and comfort during Peggy’s end of life. Rest in peace dear Peggy – your legacy of love and laughter will never be forgotten. There will be a private burial at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, Maine. A Celebration of Life will take place on June 22, 2024, at Silver Street Tavern, Waterville, Maine, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Donations may be made in memory of Margaret to: The Waterville Humane Society or: The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation or: The Jewish Healthcare Hospice Center Worcester, MA or: Maine Children’s Home Waterville, ME