Margaret Hansen

Margaret A. "Peggy" (Thomas) Hansen , 90, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away on April 10, 2020, in Needham, at Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Peggy was born in Boston on October 6, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Edward R. and Margaret F. (Sawyer) Thomas.

She spent her early years in Winthrop and was educated at Cushing Academy and Colby Jr. College. She married the love of her life, Andrew "Andy" Hansen , after WWII and together they settled in Lynnfield to raise a family.

Peggy was a retired piano teacher, and previously worked as the music director for the Bethlehem School in Lynnfield. She was a longtime member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lynnfield and served in many positions over the years and thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship and activities in the choir. She looked forward every year to spending time vacationing with her family in Wellfleet.

Peggy is survived by her son Stephen S. Hansen and wife Maria (Wagner) Hansen of Vestal, NY; her brother Richard Thomas; eight grandchildren, Joan L. Moreton and husband Rob Stone, Jens C. Hansen and wife Rita (Bazzari) Hansen , Laura C. Hansen , Andrew C. Hansen , Christopher B. Hansen , Daniel A. Hansen and wife Jennifer (Reissig) Hansen , Edward C. Hansen and wife Rachel (Bounds) Hansen , and Matthew T. Hansen; and five great grandchildren, Riley, Mia, Arianna, Everly, and Zoe Hansen . She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Peggy was predeceased by her husband Andy Hansen , her son Edward T. "Ted" Hansen , her daughter Deborah J. ( Hansen ) Moreton, and her sister Joan E. (Thomas) Gilchrist.

Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of the McDonald Funeral Home, Wakefield.

Please consider making a donation in Peggy's name to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 127 Summer St., Lynnfield, MA 01940.