Margaret Ann (Peggy) Sullivan was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was born to Michael and Sarah Doyle on April 24, 1934. She left this world one day after her 87th birthday with her loving husband of 64 years, John, by her side.
Peggy was known for her keen sense of style and quick wit. Her long standing career in retail fashion was a great source of pride, especially the years she spent at Saks Fifth Avenue in Southampton, New York and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. She was very proud of the fashion shows she planned and narrated over the years. Her colleagues said she “made a statement” when she entered a room with her bold fashion jewelry and belts.
Nothing was more important to Peggy than family. She was a proud mother of two sons, Kevin and John, and grandmother of seven, Matthew, Taylor, Mackenzie, Morgan, Samantha, Michelle, and Mattingly. She shared a beautiful and uniquely strong bond with her nieces Ellen, Joanie, Tara, Nora, Julia, Deirdre and nephew Tom McCabe. Peggy is survived by her husband, John, and sister, Maureen (Tommy) McCabe.
Peggy had a “youthful spirit” and liked to stay up on pop culture. She became an avid country music fan in her 60s. When she moved to Florida, she became acquainted with the local news announcers and disc jockeys and kept up with Jennifer Ross, Roxanne Stein, Steve Weagle and others on Facebook. Her ability to connect with her younger co-workers, nieces and grandchildren was a beautiful thing to behold. She seemed to know when to offer support and consult, always infusing a bit of humor.
Peggy and John’s favorite holiday was Christmas and they hosted a beautiful family Christmas Eve dinner each year. John decorated the house with inflatable Santas in every room. Presents abounded around the tree. Peggy and John spent weeks shopping for everyone and took great delight in watching others open their gifts.
Peggy spent about half of her life in New York, and the other half in Florida. She loved her neighbors in Jupiter who provided friendship and support. Peggy and John lived in The Landing of Lake Worth, the last two years of her life. She had many friends there; both staffers and residents. In the first year there, she relished the title of “ambassador.” She was often selected to show potential residents through the facility. The family is forever grateful to the staff at The Landing for their care.
Peggy was a kind and generous spirit. She will be missed by many.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 3, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Aycock-Riverside Funeral and Cremation Center, 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458, followed by a funeral service at 4:00 PM. Donations in her memory can be made to Trustbridge Hospice Foundation or Big Dog Rescue at www.bdrr.org/donation-form.
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