Marguerite C. “Peggy” (Flynn) Denis

Uxbridge- Marguerite C. “Peggy” (Flynn) Denis, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 at Lydia Taft House after a period of declining health with her daughter at her side. She was predeceased by her husband Rene A. Denis in 1979.

    She is survived by her daughter Marie Barron and her husband Alfred Barron Jr., of Whitinsville; 2 grandchildren, Brad Barron and Sarah Barron both of Whitinsville, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was also preceded in death by her brother Richard Flynn, Jr., and many family and friends.

    Born in Woonsocket, RI on May 4, 1934 she was the daughter of Richard Flynn and Cecile (Martel) Flynn and grew up in Woonsocket. Peggy was a hardworking woman and worked for many years for New England Telephone (Verizon) as a repair clerk. She also worked as a crossing guard for Uxbridge Elementary for several years.

Peggy liked taking trips to the casino and was an avid bingo player. She often had good luck and once even won a car at Foxwoods. She enjoyed reading especially mystery and romance novels, and most of all spending time with her family and friends.

Her family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff of Lydia Taft for their outstanding care and love shown to Peggy over the past 10 years she had been a resident there, many staff there over the years were more like family to her.

    Peggy’s funeral Mass will be held on Sat., Feb. 10th at 11 am in St., Mary’s Church, 77 Mendon St., Uxbridge. Burial will follow in St. John the Baptiste Cemetery in Bellingham. Calling hours in Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Home, 35 Snowling Rd., Uxbridge will be held prior to mass from 8:30-10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peggy’s memory may be made to the Lydia Taft House for their Activities Fund, 60 Quaker Hwy., Uxbridge MA 01569. To leave a condolence message for her family please visit: www.Jackmanfuneralhomes.com

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