Margaret A. Turkewitz
September 6, 1941 ~ March 30, 2023
Resided in:
South Portland, Maine
South Portland - Margaret “Peggy” Turkewitz, 81, died on March 30, 2023 after a long battle with vascular dementia.
Peggy was born in Portland on September 6, 1941, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Conley) Crozier. Her family moved back to Lewiston where she attended local schools and graduated from Lewiston High School in the class of 1960.
After high school, she worked as a medical transcriptionist. She also worked at Maine Medical Center for many years. Her favorite “job” was helping take care of of her grandson, Lucas.
In her free time she enjoyed cooking for family gatherings, cross country skiing at Carter Farms, and dancing. Peggy loved to walk and Tom joined her as they would walk from their home, to the movies, and then back home. Together they saw countless movies and made many friends along the way.
Peggy was predeceased by her sister, Donna Webb. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Turkewitz of South Portland; son, Todd and Jenifer Turkewitz of South Portland; daughter, Shawna Shield of Dover Point, NH; a brother, Robert and Margo Crozier of South Portland; a grandson, Lucas Turkewitz; a brother in-law, William and Nicole Turkewitz of Buxton and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to thank the staff at Pinnacle Health and Rehab for their care and compassion during Peggy’s time there.
Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel. To view Peggy’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
Memorial donations may be made in Peggy’s memory to the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, 383 US Route One, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074
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I hate letting go of people I love and I loved my cousin, Peggy. I feel like Leeann – I wanted to grow up and be as pretty and as kind as Peggy was. And that laugh!! Oh how I shall miss her laugh! Tom and family, please know she is singing with all of the clan and Noah is playing the guitar. You are all in my heart. Til we meet again…
Tom-
I was so sorry to hear about Peggy’s passing. She was wonderful. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Love,
Elizabeth Perry
Tom and family,
Dave and I were so saddened by the news of Peggy’s passing. She was a sweet lady who always had a smile for you. She will be missed. Our love and prayers to all.
Love, Dave & Ginny Blouin
Tom so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what you’re going through right now. It must be so very hard for you.
With our condolences,
John and Barbara White
Where to begin…….Peggy was my older cousin. Our families would get together at least once a year. I wanted to be just like Peggy when I grew up! She was so pretty and so nice, even to a kid like me! Every time we were in the area, we would stop and visit her and Tom. The last time I saw her was several years ago at our camp. We had a family reunion and had so much fun. She even drove our pontoon boat. She didn’t think she could do it, but did a great job! We all loved to sing when we were together, and argue about who had the best Italian sandwich Amato’s or Dipietro’s!! I know she was a huge Red Sox fan like most in our family because of our grandmother!! Needless to say, I will miss her. Love to you all, Leanna Grant
I am so sad to hear of Peggy’s passing. May you find peace and comfort in all the good memories of Peggy.
I lived next door to Peggy Ann in Portland on Mayo St. she was Peggy Ann and I was Peggy Morey . We took dancing lessons together at Three Arts Dancing School with Helena Jackson.
My younger brother Paddy ( Patrick ) and I played together along with Bobby and
Donna. My family has old photos of us on Easter Sunday in our new Easter outfits.
I will try to fond those photos for the family., a.long with photos of usin the dance recitals. She was a very pretty little girl. She and I played at paper dolls ather house .
When the Croziers moved away, I was heart broken to lose my friend Peggy.
I learned later that Peggy went to high school in Lewiston. I entered the Sisters of Mercy, and another young sister was Doreen Labrie. She also knew Peggy in high school.
My prayers for all her loved ones as you mourn Peggy Ann.
Prayerfully, Sister Mary ( Peggy ) Morey