Peggy grew up in Holliston and graduated from Holliston High School. She worked for the Jensen Insurance company prior to marrying William “Bill” King in 1951. Peggy and Bill spent many years raising their family in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They also lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Montevideo, Uruguay; and Caracas, Venezuela before retiring to Stuart, Florida; where they were active members of the Stuart Yacht and Country Club. Boothbay Harbor became the family’s home base when they returned to the United States for visits and their summer home for 50 years. Peggy ultimately made Boothbay Harbor her final home to be close to friends and family.

Peggy was an outstanding athlete, but she was most known as an exceptional golfer. She was equally talented as an accomplished piano player. Peggy enjoyed fly fishing in the lakes in Southern Argentina and enjoyed any time she could be on or near the water. She was also a very skilled seamstress and was known for the beautiful quilts she made. Peggy was happiest when she was surrounded by family and friends. She was a strong intelligent woman who was an amazing mother, role model and mentor for her three daughters Carolyn, Susan and Eileen.

Peggy is predeceased by her husband Bill of 60 years, her brother, Billy Sheehan and her sisters, Helen Johnson and Anne Sheehan. Peggy leaves behind her three daughters and sons-in-law;  Carolyn King and Matthew Buckley, Susan and Don Riechel, Eileen King and Thomas Woodin; two grandchildren, Elisa and Douglas Riechel, a great grandson, Harrison and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will take place on Friday, August 5th from 4-6 pm at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com  A funeral Mass will  be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 6th at Saint Mary’s Church of Holliston. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Peggy King to the Boothbay Region Education Foundation. Checks can be sent to 51 Emery Ln, Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538 or www.educationboothbay.org.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at St. Andrews Village, who welcomed Peggy into Independent living, kept her safe through the pandemic, transitioned her to assisted living and cared for her through her final days.