Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Dear Family of Peggy Digney,
May you take comfort in your loving memories of Peggy. The sadness is real, yet compared to the joy found within the good memories of Peggy, you will keep her love alive.
My mom met Peggy when they attended Percy Hughes School for children being treated for polio. Mom and Peggy remained close (along with their friend Susan) through much of their adult lives. So much so, that Peggy was chosen, by my Mom and Dad, to be Godmother to one of my brothers. Peggy was often present at family gatherings and many holidays as we six “Costello kids” were growing up…all our sacraments and birthdays. We Costello(s) loved and cherished Peggy.
When I was executive director at the CNY Ronald McDonald House for over 10 years (1989-1999) Peggy was a tremendously valued volunteer typist, helping acknowledge contributions. Peggy was also a dedicated volunteer ombudsman for local nursing homes. She always advocated for the ‘underdog’.
As the years passed and my parents aged, lives were busy with work and grandkids, etc. and one of my profound regrets is that we didn’t get Mom and Peggy together just for fun and reminiscing.
But, Peggy did make the tremendous effort and Peggy visited my Mom when Mom was at the end stage of her life at Francis House. It was a loving gesture for Peggy to see her life long friend, and sincerely appreciated.
Our deepest condolences for your loss of Peggy.
Love and sympathy,
Marilyn (Tickner) McNamara
3180 Bellevue Avenue