Obituary of Margaret Peabody

Margaret Peabody, 77, of Pomfret Street, Putnam, died Saturday, June 2, 2007, at the Haven Health Care in Danielson after a short Illness. She was the wife of the late Albert A. Peabody, he died November 3, 1993. She was born February 10, 1930 in Westerly, RI, daughter of the late Lawrence "Lone Wolf" Wilcox, former Medicine Chief and Muriel (Tattoon) Wilcox. She made her home most of her life in the Putnam/Woodstock area. Margaret had worked for many years in the Textile Industry, working at Willimantic Thread Co.; Hale Manufacturing; Steven's Linens and also at Dr. Lipmann's Veterinarian Clinic She was a graduate of Woodstock Academy, Class of 1948, where she was an honor student. She was a member of the first Girls Basketball team at the Academy. She was an Elder of the Narragansett Tribe. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother, she will be remembered for her cooking and gardening. She also enjoyed music, especially the Blues, and watching her boys play in their band. She leaves her children: Margot Peabody of North Grosvenordale; William Peabody of Putnam; Leslie Peabody of Moosup; Edward Peabody of Eastford; Ned Peabody of Putnam; a brother: Lloyd "Running Wolf" Wilcox, Medicine Chief of the Narragansett Tribe; a sister: Dr. Ella Wilcox Sekatau of Hope Valley, RI; twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The Funeral will be Wednesday at 10:00 AM at the Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. Calling Hours Tuesday, June 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Burial in Grove Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 238 West Town Street Norwich, CT 06360. To share a memory with her family "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com