Margaret "Peggy" Elizabeth Anderson

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Peggy Anderson (Fisher), who passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 14, 2025, at the age of 78. Peggy was a light in the lives of everyone who knew her—kind, adventurous, and full of life. Born in Halifax to Margaret MacLeod and Raymond Anderson, she made the city her home for most of her life.

Peggy shared her life with her beloved partner of 24 years, Robert (Bob) Dimock, and was previously married to Fred Fisher, with whom she had her cherished daughters, Jennifer Fisher and Tracie Fisher-Chande (Dinu Chande). But perhaps her greatest joy came from being "Nanny" to her grandchildren, Mekai, Keanu, and Bodhi Fisher-Chande. Whether she was cheering them on at the rink, teaching them how to ride bikes, or reading to them at night, they were at the very heart of her world. She also leaves behind her nephew, Paul Anderson (Karen), and their children, Kaitlyn and Zachary, all of whom she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother and confidante, Robert Anderson (Dianne).

Peggy attended the Sacred Heart School of Halifax from primary through grade 12 before heading off to St. Francis Xavier University, where she balanced her studies with a fully packed social life. Some of the best times of her life were spent at X. She was always up for something outrageous, sneaking food from the nuns’ kitchen and often missing her curfew. Despite her smaller stature, she was “kind of a big deal” on campus. Peggy was extremely proud to be part of the X family and wore her ring until her last moment here.

She later studied at Dalhousie and became a devoted social worker, spending 25 years with Child Protective Services in Dartmouth. Her compassion was boundless, and people trusted her, even in the most difficult of circumstances. Peggy helped so many children and families that, in her later years, some would recognize her on the street and thank her. After retiring, she continued to give back, volunteering at women's shelters and supporting seniors with the same warmth and dedication she showed throughout her career.

Peggy was a tremendous athlete. She played many sports, including tennis and squash, with determination, biked and ran races, humbly leaving competitors in her dust. Peggy instilled a love of sports in her daughters and was their fiercest supporter, always on the sidelines cheering for them and their teams with endless positivity.

Peggy sailed the Atlantic Ocean with Bob, navigating from Peggy’s Perch, meticulously charting their course to and from ports. She was their anchor in stormy seas and a compass when they were lost. Her adventurous spirit took her around the world, including biking through France with grand plans to master the language—ultimately returning only able to point at wine and cheese and say, “Mais oui!”. Peg was one of the earliest skiers at Whistler, where at the end of the day, she would strategically dodge the bears at the base of the mountain, hop in her Mini Minor, and rip back to her cabin for après-ski. She continued skiing into her 70s with her daughter Tracie, hooting and hollering down her favorite run, Whistler's GS, high-fiving each other at the bottom with Peg exclaiming, “What a thrill!”

Her giggle was pure joy and made it impossible to resist joining her. She never had a bad word to say about anyone. Peggy always owned dogs, often more than one at a time—she loved them all. She also loved horses and spent precious time with Jenny at the barn for many years.

In her last years, Peggy faced very serious health challenges, but she fought valiantly to ensure she had more time with her people. She continued, day after day, rising to the challenge and facing life head-on. She was an inspiration, reminding others what life is truly about. Through it all, Peggy remained an incredible partner, mother, grandmother, and friend—one of a kind, Peg was a gem.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to her incredible medical team at the QEII, emergency and floors 7 and 8, as well as the compassionate caregivers at Remember When Home Care, especially Felicia, Helen, and Zach. Special thanks to Dr. Trixie Gregoire, Dr. Kathleen Singh, Dr. Paul Hernandez, Dr. Daniel Rayson, and Peggy’s amazing circle of friends—affectionately known as Team Peggy—for their unwavering love and support.

We will miss her dearly but will hold her close in our hearts.

“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails.”

Visitation will be held at 6-8 pm, Thursday March 20th, 2025 at J. A. Snows Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr. Halifax, NS.

The memorial service will be at 7 PM Saturday March 22 at Hillside (Rockingham) United Church, 12 Flamingo Drive, Halifax, NS B3M1S5.

Donations can be made in Peggy’s name to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation