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Margaret (McNamara) Hagerott
August 15, 2017

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HAGEROTT, Margaret “Peggy” (McNamara) Of Needham passed away peacefully on August 15, 2017 at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob) Hagerott for 55 years, cherished mother of James and wife Karen Hagerott of Pace, FL, Mary Crawford of Albuquerque, NM, John Hagerott of Irvine, CA, Thomas and wife Eileen Hagerott of Needham, and grandmother of Brian, Shaun, Kegan, Corey, Cameron, Paige, Timmy and Theresa Hagerott.

Peggy was born in Los Angeles, CA on April 30, 1931 and attended Immaculate Heart College. She loved children and was an elementary school teacher before meeting her future husband, Bob. They were married in 1961 in Los Angeles, eventually settling down and raising their children in Needham, Massachusetts. Peggy was a wonderful mom, always cheering on her kids in sports, attending school concerts and volunteering in many activities. She was equally devoted to her grandchildren and cherished spending time with them. Gardening was one of her favorite activities and she was a long-time member of the Needham Garden Club. She and Bob played in numerous bridge groups and were parishioners of St. Joseph Church in Needham for more than 40 years. Peggy was truly blessed with dear friends and neighbors and spending time with them brought her much happiness. The family is deeply grateful for their support and caring throughout her life and especially in the past year.

Visiting hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, Friday August 18 from 4-7pm. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, 1382 Highland Ave., Needham, Saturday August 19 at 10am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Needham.  

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham
1305 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
781-444-0687