Amherst (MA)- Margaret R. (Peggy) Rosenberry embarked on, as one friend put it, her “ultimate road trip” on September 19^th, 2017.

In her rear view mirror, she sees legions of friends and family waving and wishing her a bon voyage. Most especially her daughter Nancy (Gaustad) and husband, Blaine, her son Charley, and wife Lanora, and her son Flip, and his wife Liz. She waves “so long” to her grandchildren Sam, Emily, Megan, and Merideth. Her sister Nancy, brother-in-law Gordon, brother Tom, and sister-in-law Sherry also bid her farewell.

Peggy’s life began on September 25^th, 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska. She subsequently lived in California, Hawaii, Colorado, and lastly Massachusetts.

Some of the many characteristics that made Peggy genuinely unique:

She cared very deeply for her family. As mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and cousin, she wrote, spoke, and visited her relatives with a wonderful and sustained enthusiasm.

She was tough, thoughtful, humble, determined, and strong.

She was a contented and adventurous traveler.

She was a devoted teacher, friend, and mentor to hundreds of students from a variety of backgrounds.

She was the kind of volunteer both clients and staff of the organizations she served quickly grew to love.

She was a loyal fan of the Colorado Rockies, Denver Broncos, and the Tour de France.

Hers was a questioning faith. She often uttered a general “thank you” for gifts received, especially those found in the natural world.

Safe travels Peggy Rosenberry.

A funeral service is planned for 9:00 in the morning on September 30^th, 2017 at South Congregational Church in Amherst, MA. A reception will follow at the Courtyard Marriott in Hadley, MA.

A separate memorial service will take place in Colorado in the spring or summer of next year.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Peggy’s memory may be made to The American Civil Liberties Union, The High Country News, or The United Farm Workers. Memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com