Margaret J. “Peggy” L’Ecuyer, 77, a long time Nashua resident and widow of Jack L’Ecuyer, passed away Friday afternoon, November 23, 2018 after a period of declining health.
Peggy was born in Hanover, NH on January 8, 1941, a daughter of the late Leslie and Virginia (Kingsley) Churchill. She was a graduate of Hartford High School with the Class of 1959 in her hometown of White River Junction, VT. Shortly after her graduation and marriage, Peggy and Jack moved to Dover, NH where his job took him. The L’Ecuyer’s loved living near the seacoast until 1963 when they moved to Nashua and have made their home here for more than 50 years. In January 1967, Peggy began a 25-year career in banking with the former Nashua Trust Company until the bank closed in the early 1990s.
She later worked for a small travel agency, specializing in Air and Cruise travel. Peggy enjoyed what she called a “happy job”. While working there, she and Jack were able to cruise to Bermuda for their 35th wedding anniversary. After the travel agency closed, Peggy decided to finally retire and give her all to writing poetry.
Known for her smile and outgoing personality, Peggy was a versatile poet, who has written hundreds of poems. In April of 2013 her book, “Emotions In Motion” was published. Her dream come true. She felt that there was something for everyone to read in her book. Again, in her words, “One is never too old to do, whatever”. She feels each poem even the small ones, tells a story. After all, the poems are micro mini stories she feels.
Peggy was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Nashua, where her husband Jack was the organist and choir director for almost 40 years. She sang in the choir for over 25 years and served on many committees. Peggy was the recipient of the prestigious “Woman of the Year Award” in 2004. Mrs. L’Ecuyer also attended the Pilgrim Congregational Church for many years. In the mid-1960s, Peggy was a member of the Nashua Symphony Choral Society in its formative years. Music and singing were always one of the joys of life. She also held membership in the Business and Professional Women’s Club in the early 1970s.
Peggy loved being with her family whenever possible. One of her favorites was FOOD. Her dad used to say, “Most people eat to live, you LIVE to eat! Someone once said “you are what you eat” and she said, “I must be a goody” A life member of Weight Watchers, Peggy loved Devil Dogs and was rather upset when the company went under. Peggy enjoyed dabbling with oil paintings and appreciated the Arts in general. Tennis was a favorite sport of which she so enjoyed watching. At a younger age, she was known to hit a few balls and run around the court. She had a love of horses and rode Horseback whenever she could, again in her younger years.
Mrs. L’Ecuyer was a member of Inspire, a support group for those with lung disease. She also was a member of the Senior Activity Center where she enjoyed working out in their gym when she was able. Peggy also volunteered on presidential campaigns and felt strongly that the citizens of the USA should vote as it is a privilege to be able to vote and it is our duty as citizens to vote. She also donated blood to the Red Cross. She had a rare blood type and hoped that by giving she could someday save a life. She was sad when in later life she could no longer give blood because of her COPD lung disease.
In addition to her parents, Peggy was predeceased by her husband Jack who died in May 2007; her sister Janet Sberro who died in June 2013; and a very close and special friend, Dave Reed.
Members of her family include her three sons, Leslie “Lee” L’Ecuyer and” his wife Carolyn, Jeffery L’Ecuyer and his wife Colleen, and Mark L’Ecuyer; six grandchildren, Joshua L’Ecuyer, Jennifer Mahajan and her husband Raja, Laurie, Sara, Angela and Nicholas L’Ecuyer; a great-grandson, Ethan Mahajan and a great-granddaughter, Kaiya; a nephew Justin Nordstrom; a niece Jennifer Zuares; also many cousins and friends.
SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A graveside service and a celebration of Her Life will take place at a later date. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Red Cross. Arrangements are in the care of FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
