Margaret Dyer-Weissman, affectionately known as Peggy, 78, died peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She is survived by Melvyn, her sweetheart and beloved husband of 32 years. Peggy raised three children: Matthew, Jennifer, and David. She enjoyed spending time with their spouses and was the proud grandmother of Karen, Cash, Sophia, Brooks, and Judy, all of whom she showered with unconditional love. A Jersey girl at heart from Hackettstown and then Sparta, she spent the last chapter of her life in Colorado Springs, moving closer to family.
A Navy Nurse serving from 1964 to 1967 and alumni of UVA where she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Peggy went on to earn a Master’s degree in Nursing from Seton Hall and worked for many years as a pediatric nurse (RN), nurse practitioner (PNP), and nursing director for Sussex County Health. In 1997, she was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award, never losing her passion for the health and care of little ones.
Peggy was an avid skier well into her seventies and could be seen carving turns on steep Black Diamond trails from Vermont to Colorado. During the warmer months, Grandma Peggy enjoyed hiking and chasing her many grandchildren around the paths of the Garden of the Gods.
When not at work, she traveled the world extensively, spending time in the wilds of the Russian interior and the rolling hills of England, where she was received as an honorary member of St. Margaret’s Chapel, Edinburgh Castle.
Peggy remained an active church member all her life and supported several charities including St. Jude’s Children Hospital, Southwest Reservation Aid, and Alzheimer’s Disease Research. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her name.
A Memorial Service to be held at the First Congregational Church in downtown Colorado springs followed by Military Honors at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest.
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