Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because dawn has come.
Rabindranath Tagore Margaret (Peggy) M. McCoy, born in Long Branch, New Jersey on March 26, 1928, passed away peacefully on October 11th, 2007 at her home in Gig Harbor, WA after a long illness. Peggy lived a life of service and compassion and was loved by all. After graduation in 1947 from St. Francis Xavier Academy in Brooklyn, NY, Peggy became a baby nurse, studying at the New York Foundling Hospital School of Baby Nursing, where she then worked until her marriage. Her love of children continued throughout her life, serving as a religious instructor to the disabled, and as a volunteer at the Bay Area Crisis Nursery. She was a devout Catholic and served as a Eucharistic Lay Minister in Chico.
In 1949 Peggy married James V. McCoy, and they had four daughters. In 1960, the family moved from Groton, CT to Pleasant Hill, CA where they lived among wonderful neighbors whose love and friendship remain to this day. Following the death of her beloved husband and daughter, Colleen, Peggy returned to college, graduating with an LVN degree. She worked at the VA Hospital in Martinez, CA until her retirement in 1985. Peggy moved to Chico, CA in 1988 and to Gig Harbor WA to live with her daughter, Maureen in 2006.
Peggy traveled to many countries in Europe and the Middle East. These trips often had religious significance, strengthening her faith to meet life’s challenges. In 1997, she made a treasured journey to Ireland and Poland to visit the homelands of her parents, Bridget and Steve Mikorski. She had a zest for life and loved to dance.
Peggy is survived by her daughters, Maureen Blair of Gig Harbor WA, Kathleen McCoy and Linda Mccoy-Aitkens of Chico CA; her grandchildren, Heather Blair of Spokane WA, Isaac Blair, currently serving with the U.S. Navy in Bahrain, and Dwight Vincent Aitkens of Chico CA; her daughter-in law, Jennifer and great-granddaughter, Camille; sons-in law, Lyle Pianowski and Micheal Blair; her sister Patricia and brother-in-law Frank Roberts of New York; and her in-laws, Eileen Mikorski, Charles and Eileen McCoy, and Joe and Patricia O'Hare, and many treasured close relatives and friends.
Peggy is preceded in death by her husband Jimmie, daughter Colleen, son-in-law Dwight Aitkens, brother John (Jackie) Mikorski, and her parents.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to all those who so lovingly cared for Peggy during her illness, and to her many friends and relatives who visited, called, sent cards, and kept her in their prayers. Special thinks go to Aunt Eileen and Uncle Charlie who have provided loving guidance, support, and kindness to all of us throughout the years and especially during the last weeks of Mom's illness...we love you very much.
Margaret was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. . She will be missed by everyone, but her love and compassion for all human beings, especially those in need, will be in our hearts forever. God bless you Peg o’ Our Hearts. Rest in Peace.
Remembrances may be made to the Bay Area Crisis Center in Concord CA, online at www.bacn.jkmas.com or (925) 685-6633.
| Hendrick Polanco |
My deepest condolences |
March 26, 2019 |
My deepest condolences. May these few word from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort...
John 11:32-45
32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”
38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it. 39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.” 40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44 The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”
45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;
If you would like more information about this passage please go to the link below...
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20070501/article_01.htm
| A. Ledgi |
My deepest condolences |
October 10, 2018 |
My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures
John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)
Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.
http://www.jw.org
| F. Pérez |
My deepest condolences |
October 10, 2018 |
Can something good be said about death?
It Separates friends, families and sows pain, grief and sadness.
The Bible says that death is our great enemy.
However, the Bible also gives us hope!
John 5: 28, 29 as well as Acts 24:15; indicate that there will be a resurrection of the just and unjust.
Psalm 37:29 also promises that the righteous will possess the Earth.
Through the pages of the Bible we can acquire knowledge and guidance that help us face the loss of our loved ones…It gives us a sure hope.
Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage
http://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/dead-live-again-tract/dead-live-again
