Duran, Margaret A. “Peggy” age 76 passed away peacefully on March 30, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Michele Duran and Kathy Duran and their husbands Ron Labbe and Matthew Cuneo; her precious grandchildren Josiah Cuneo and Gina Cuneo; her loving brother Joseph P. Vassallo and his wife Janice K. Vassallo; devoted nephews Joseph A. Vassallo and Steven M. Vassallo. Peggy was predeceased by her parents Joseph F. Vassallo and Margaret D. (Egan) Vassallo; her sister Rose Marie and Godson Michael J. Vassallo. Peggy graduated from Jamaica Plain High School, attended Mass. College of Art and was an award winning Artist. Peg received commendations for her outstanding performance at the V.A. Cancer Research Dept. in Jamaica Plain, where she worked for over 30 years. She was a loyal and compassionate friend who always put family and friends before herself. Peggy’s faith in God was reflected by the good she recognized in all people. She was a true gift from God to all of us. In remembrance of Peggy, donations may be made to Mary McCarthy Hospice Care Center 73 Service Rd. Sandwich MA. 02563. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church 14 Montebello Rd. Jamaica Plain on Friday April 3 at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.