Margaret "Peggy" Membrino

Margaret (Peggy) (formerly MacKenzie, Wood) Membrino was born in Fitchburg on January 22, 1943, the beloved daughter of the late Enio and Agnes (Desrosiers) Membrino. She was a passionate student who graduated from Saint Bernard’s High School in 1960 and later went on to earn her LPN and attended Mt. Wachusett and Fitchburg State, receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Peggy had an extensive career as Geriatric Nurse and as a Nurse Educator. She also created and managed many craft-based businesses over the years. Peggy was an Artist who expressed herself through a variety of mediums, including sewing and painting. She also enjoyed travelling, antiquing and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a loving and caring mother and Mimi. Peggy was a devoted Patriots fan. She also served proudly as an Officer within her Senior Community. She was also a lifelong Parishioner at St. Anthony di Padua Church of Fitchburg. She is survived by her four children, Christopher & Paula (deceased) MacKenzie of Gardner, Scott MacKenzie and wife Jenine of Lunenburg, Nicole DiStefano and husband Paul of Austin, TX; Kimberley MacKenzie and partner Melanie Musto of Lunenburg; grandchildren, Lauren Stinnett, Dylan Thibeault and wife, Samantha, Anthony MacKenzie, Drew Thibeault, Trent DiStefano, Cameron MacKenzie, Marcus DiStefano, Carlee Jo MacKenzie; great grandchildren, Summer and Sophia Stinnett, Freya Thibeault; a younger brother, Richard Membrino and wife Elaine of Ashburnham; former husband and friend, Lee MacKenzie of Leominster; several nieces and nephews and cherished friends. The family would also like to acknowledge Peggy’s former (deceased) husband, Robert Wood, her cherished community of beloved friends at 62 Pleasant Street and foster daughter, Dianne Pepin. A calling hour will be held in the Isabelle and Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon St., Fitchburg on Thursday, October 26, from 9:30 - 10:30 AM, followed by a Mass in Saint Anthony di Padua Church, 84 Salem St., Fitchburg at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Saint Bernard’s Cemetery in Fitchburg. In lieu of flowers donations are welcome to Beacon Hospice, 36 Williams St., Leominster, MA 01453.

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Margaret "Peggy" Membrino

January 22, 1943 - October 16, 2023