Margaret P. "Peg" Burckhard
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Margaret P. Burckhard, "Peg", formerly of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away peacefully on January 18th at the age of 71 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born October 26th, 1949 in Johnson City NY to Daniel and Mary Meredith. Peg was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She was predeceased by her husband Gerard "Jerry" Burckhard Sr., her son Gerard "Jerry" Burckhard Jr., and her sister Jeanette Feduke. Peg is survived by her son and daughter in-law, Brian and Dana Burckhard, her two granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Natalie as well as her sisters Beverly Buccino (Vito), Nancy Snyder, Shirley Scanlon (Joe) and her brother Daniel Meredith.
Peg was a loving wife and mother who cherished being a grandmother and helping those in need. Over the years Peg had her own in-home daycare, worked as a secretary at a local Veterans Outreach Center and retired as a Claims Adjuster for Nationwide Insurance. She had an infectious laugh and smile and will be remembered for her love of Elvis Presley, teddy bears, word searches, chicken tenders and children of all ages, as well as for her baking skills.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting you to consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association in her memory. www.alz.org