With heavy hearts the family of Peggy Chasowy announce her peaceful passing on April 28, 2025, with her family by her bedside in her home. She was 91 years old.
Born on May 4, 1933 in Dryden, she was raised in Ignace until her teen years when her family moved to Dryden. Dryden has been her home since. She has fond memories of her early years in Ignace where her father was the Repeater Operator for the railway.
After moving to Dryden, Peggy attended high school where the town hall stands now. She excelled at school and skipped two grades. Peggy spoke highly of Mr. Wood, the principle there at the time. Friendships were plentiful and good times were enjoyed at the “CanTeen”. It was there that she met the love of her life “Joe”, and they married on March 12, 1952 at the First Untied Church. Four healthy children were the result of this union.
At the young age of 16, Peggy began working for Canada Post until her retirement at the age of 70 (April 14, 2003). She found her work fulfilling and loved the job and the people she worked with and for. She also taught Sunday school at the United Church.
Predeceased by her husband Joe, daughter Carol and son Curtis. Her parents Arthur and Annie Wilson, mother and father-in-law, Nicholas and Annie Chasowy, as well as brothers Donald and Earl Wilson.
Survived by her sons, Nicholas “Nick” (Nancy) and David (Theresa) and daughter-in-law, Jane. Grandchildren Tara (Darren) Johnson, David (Jennifer), Katie (Bryan), Brittany (Bryce), Jonathon, Brooke (Jeremy) Dawes, and Laura. Great-grandchildren Emily, Darion, Jordyn, Timber, Maggie, Dakota, Avery, Ethan, Sophia, Ellis, Lukas, Noah, and one more due this month. She also leaves behind sisters Bettianna Allin and Diane Hill (+ family).
Peggy loved life and loved people. It was said that she looked at the world through “rosy-coloured glasses”. Kindness, generosity, and honesty were her greatest attributes. The loss of her two children was devastating for her but she continued to pour her love into her remaining children and their families. She lived in her own home until her passing, with some assistance from her family and friends, but remained independent, even shoveling the snow from her walk in her 90th year.
Playing baseball, watching baseball and hockey, dancing, movies, swimming at Ghost Lake, lunch and coffee with friends and neighbours brought her joy.
Special thanks to Dr. Barrie, Melissa Sabko, Isabel and Glenda Johnson, special friends “Bud”, Holly, Lynda and so many others that brought joy to her life.
A recent message from a coworker and friend was particularly relevant when she said, “She was loved by so many people that heaven will have a fight on their hands trying to take her home.”
Keeping this thought in mind, please, in lieu of donations, spend time with your family and friends.
A Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the First United Church with Jamie Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the Dryden Cemetery.
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Lynn McMillan says
May 1, 2025 at 9:56 pmWe are so saddened to hear of Peggy’s passing. We have so many memories from being Nieghbors on Whyte Avenue. Mom, Annie and Peggy are having coffee together again I’m sure of it.
Peggy was always genuinely sweet and kind.
Much love and sincere condolences
Lynn & Cam McMillan
Corrine Pollock says
May 1, 2025 at 10:13 pmNick, David & families – so very sorry for your loss. I’ve many memories of her visits at my grandparents on a Saturday night. Peggy was such a special lady & will be missed by all who knew her. Big hugs, Corrine (Gadd) Pollock
Douglas Quick / London Ontario says
May 1, 2025 at 10:25 pmMy Deepest Condolences to Peggy’s family on the passing of your Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. I worked with Peggy at the Dryden Post Office in the late nineteen sixties and I have good memories of what a wonderful person Peggy was. Always cheerful, hardworking and, never a bad word for anyone. A life well lived!
sue vaccher says
May 1, 2025 at 10:27 pmmy sincerest condolences to the family of Peg Chasowy. She was an absolutely lovely woman. May she rest in peace.
Gayleen Haw says
May 2, 2025 at 2:05 amPeggy was a wonderful, kind, loving person. She was such a wonderful neighbour and friend to my sister Cheryl.
If everyone could be like Peggy the world would be a much better place.
Deepest condolences to Peggy’s family and friends.
Cheryl McIntosh says
May 2, 2025 at 2:24 amI will forever miss our morning, coffees and sweets in her lovely welcoming kitchen.
I loved and never tired of listening to her stories from pets to coworkers at the post office.
Rest well with your loved ones in heaven Peggy!
Cheryl
Helen & Tom McKay says
May 3, 2025 at 8:22 amDavid, Nick and families. Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom, grandmother and great grandmother. Keeping you all in our thoughts.
Iris Haukeness says
May 5, 2025 at 2:46 pmNick, David and families. I am so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. She was one of our other Moms on the block and we loved her so. Such wonderful memories to hang onto at this sad time♥️
My sincerest condolences.
Iris (Wherrett) Haukeness
Andrew & Irene Skene says
May 7, 2025 at 1:35 amDear Nick, Nancy, David & families…
We were so saddened to hear of Peggy’s passing. It seemed such a short time ago that we were chatting at the Best Western, and now she is no longer with us. The world has
lost a very special lady.
Our thought and prayers are with you all at this most difficult of times.
Andrew and Irene Skene
Gary Euler says
May 7, 2025 at 7:14 pmNick, David and families,
So sorry to hear about Peggy’s passing. I remember her as always having a smile on her face. Even though my mother had the deep fog of dementia, whenever I pointed out a picture of your mom to her she always would say ‘That’s Peggy!’.
Truly a memorable person.
Gary and Sue Euler
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