Margaret “Peggy” M. Gibson of Bronxville passed away on January 19, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John Gibson, loving mother of John (Lisa), Colleen (Kenny) O’Loughlin and Kevin (Lorraine), devoted grandmother of Rebecca Gibson (Bijan) Abar, James Gibson, Caitlin (George) Wright, Kenny O’Loughlin, Kiera (Adam) Hannon, Thomas (Kate) Gibson, Lisa Gibson, Kevin (Ashley) Gibson and great grandmother to Declan, Sloane, Elliana, Kinsley, Klyde, Finn, Jameson Jean, Robert and Andi. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Madge Gaffney of Ireland, her niece Anne Kelly of NYC and many other nieces and nephews in Ireland and England. She is predeceased by her 7 siblings, Kay, Lil, Jim, Mick, Paul, Mary and Patrick
Peggy emigrated from Co. Roscommon, Ireland and landed her first job in the US at the Horn & Harnetts Restaurant. She soon met the love of her life, John Gibson, and they were married in 1954. She and john shared the love of ballroom and Irish dancing and they did so together frequently. Peggy had a long career with the NYC Board Of Education. After John died in 1993 Peggy moved to Bronxville where she lived until just recently. She became an active member of the St. Joseph’s Church Parish was a member of the Legion of Mary and was a Eucharistic Minister, volunteering to give out communion at hospitals and home-bound people. She was also a volunteer for the Guild for the Blind and the Meals on Wheels Program. After recently moving to the Artis Senior Living Facility she discovered her hidden talent of playing Corn Hole, basketball throwing and miniature golf, playing and winning up until a few weeks ago.
Once Peggy became a grandparent she never said no to babysitting any of them and for some it was almost a full time job. She taught all of her grand children and great grandchildren to play Old Maid but did not allow them to win! She was always welcomed on the family summer vacations, especially at the Jersey Shore.
Her kindness and generosity towards others will be her legacy. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Calling hours at the Fred H. McGrath & Son Funeral Home, Bronxville between the hours of 1 to 5 pm, Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, Bronxville on Wednesday January 24 at 9:45 am.
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Pat Gaffney says
January 21, 2024 at 5:33 pmDear Colleen and family,
The world has lost a bright light but she will shine all the more brightly reunited with your dad in heaven. May the angels bring you comfort and happy memories bring you lots of smiles. We will always remember your mom fondly.
With love,
Pat and Bill Gaffney
Geraldine and Matt Harte says
January 21, 2024 at 6:30 pmSo sorry to hear about the passing of aunt Peggy she was such a lovely person. We were delighted to have met up with her in Bronxville on our visit to the U.S. just a few years ago. She was so welcoming and interested in all the family updates back in Ireland.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gibson families in the U.S.
Go dtuga si suaimhneas siorai.
Margaret & David Williams, Bahrain says
January 22, 2024 at 2:29 amOur thoughts and prayers are with you John, Coleen and Kevin as you say your goodbye to a great mother. We always appreciated Aunt Peg’s zest for life and will miss the Christmas card with robins.
Aunt Peg, rest in peace,
Kathleen Ward says
January 22, 2024 at 7:21 amDeepest sympathy to John, Colleen ,Kevin and all the Gibson family on the death of your Mom Peggy. She was a wonderful person who welcomed us all when we visited. Rest in peace
From Michael and Kathleen Ward and family Ireland
Sara Winterleitner says
January 23, 2024 at 6:51 amDearest Colleen,
Our sincere sympathy to you, your brothers John, Kevin and your entire family. She was clearly an amazing person to have raised such a daughter!
I can remember her coming to the hospital with you and the kids to Christmas Carol with us for our patients. Her bright smile and energy were contagious.
A life well lived, woman of faith and dedication to her family, how very blessed you all are. She lives on in each of you, and I know you will keep spreading love and joy in her honor and memory..
We will definitely be thinking of her the next time we play Cornhole!
Love you my friend, you are a beautiful example of all that was good in your mother.
Sincere Sympathy
Love Sara & Richie
Rhea & Michael says
January 23, 2024 at 8:22 pmDear Colleen & Kenny & Family, love to you all at this time of sorrow. I’ll always remember the Beautiful smile and words of wisdom your Mom/Grandma would always share. Praying for you all! Sending comforting Hugs. Rhea & Michael ???❤️❤️❤️
Mary Gleeson says
January 24, 2024 at 9:39 amSincere sympathy to you all and rest in peace Peggy ?