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Margaret (Peggy) Kaveny Werner, 72, died on October 11, 2016 after a brief illness. Peggy was born to Paul and Dorothy Kaveny on October 18, 1943 in Hackensack, NJ. She spent her early years in Montclair, NJ, and later in Pawlet, VT. Peggy attended Mary Fletcher Hospital School of Nursing in Burlington, VT and became a registered nurse, later practicing in several states including New Jersey, Florida, and North Carolina. She later earned a bachelor's and then a master's degree in nursing and became a gerontology nurse practitioner. Peggy was proud of her career in nursing and enjoyed the privilege of serving others. Peggy was married to Gordon Werner from 1965 to 1990. They had three sons: Jeffrey, Bradford, and Andrew (Nada) Werner, and had seven grandchildren: Joseph, Caroline, Michael, Elizabeth, Lauren, Will, and Bowen. Peggy was an excellent cook and loved to prepare holiday meals for her whole family. Peggy had been an active member of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Winston-Salem, NC since 1969. She was a member of Daughters of the King and served as a member of the knitting ministry. Peggy produced hand-knit items for recipients of the knitting ministry as well as for family members. Peggy is survived by her three sons and seven grandchildren, as well as brother Donald Kaveny, sister Susan Rawls, sister Lynne Sheldon, and brother John Kaveny.
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Chris Weimar
So saddened to hear about Peggy. I met her when I was 4 years old and reconnected with her on this site about five years ago and we have kept in touch since. Very nice, caring lady and I will miss her greatly. Sweet dreams Peggy.
Elaine Johnson (Fiveland)
RIP Peggy. (Oct. 18, 1943 - Oct. 11, 2016) You will be remembered by so many even though you were not able to graduate with us due to your family moving before your senior year. You leave behind a wonderful family and lots of good memories. Sympathy goes to her sister Susan and her brother Don also. I had known Peggy since we were little girls and she was always so happy to be back in Montclair and see her many friends. Her Kaveny family was a Montclair institution!
Jane Small (Dooley)
I was so sad to hear of Peggy's passing. She and I became close friends in our junior year at MHS. We lost touch after her move to VT, but eventually, we reconnected on email. Peggy and I enjoyed a recent (April, 2016) visit near her home in Winston-Salem, NC. She was hoping to come to our 55th reunion but was dealing with difficult health issues. Nevertheless, Peggy always held a positive and up-beat outlook on life, She had a strong faith and was devoted to her family. Peggy was a beautiful soul and a loyal friend. I will greatly miss her.
Chris Weimar
Hi Jane! Do you have any info on what happened with Peggy? We both had COPD and I know she was doing exercise and other things to deal with it but the last time we chatted early in the year she didn't mention anything new with her health. From the In Memorium notcie it said she dies after a brief illness so I wqas just wondering. She mentioned seeing you earlier in the year and how much fun it was to see you again. Hope you are well and happy. I love retirement but getting old really sucks. Now that I have the time to do things I have neither the energy or stamina to do much.
Thanks!
Chris
Carolyn Cardinal (Walker)
Peggy and I were friends from elementary school on. We lost touch after high school but had reconnected several years ago, emailing each other frequently and ocasionally talking by phone. . I am deeply saddened to learn of her passing. She always had a smile and a laugh for you, even when she was struggling herself at times. I will miss her friendship greatly. Rest in peace my friend and may the Lord be with your family during this time.