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Margaret “Peggy” Russell, age 81, of New Port Richey, FL, passed away January 28, 2018. Peggy was born March 2, 1936 to David A. Dee, Sr. and Veleda (Patnode) Dee in Schodack, NY. She spent most of her working years as a bookkeeper for a bank in Albany, NY. Peggy moved to the New Port Richey, FL area in 2000 after retiring.

Peggy did not have children of her own, but she was very close with her family and loved being an aunt to her nieces and nephews. She hosted family dinners that all her loved ones were happy to attend as she was a fantastic cook. She was also very talented with crafts, especially crocheting. She would sell her creations at craft fairs held in the Sunshine Lakes mobile home park where she lived. Peggy was a people person. She was so friendly – everyone she met was a friend. In her free time, she loved to visit the beach and go sightseeing, always making new acquaintances along the way.

Aside from her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert A. Russell and brothers, Thomas Francis Dee and Warren Gregg Dee. She is survived by her brother, David Dee, Jr. (Charmaine); her sister, Mary Raymond; her sister-in-law, Linda Dee; seven nieces and nephews; and many more loving family members and dear friends.

Visitation for Peggy will be held at Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home on Monday, February 5, 2018 from 10am to 11am, with funeral service to follow at 11am. A lunch reception will be held after the service so that friends and family can continue to share in Peggy’s memory.

Peggy was a woman that you couldn’t help but love. She was kind and wonderful. All who knew her will miss her greatly.

Service

Monday, February 5, 2018
11:00 AM

Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home - Directions
5228 Trouble Creek Road
New Port Richey, FL 34652
727-845-1957

Visitation

Monday, February 5, 2018
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home - Directions
5228 Trouble Creek Road
New Port Richey, FL 34652
727-845-1957

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February 02, 2018

Linda Dee says:

Peggy, We were more then just sister in law's, we were great friends ! I am sad to see you go, but I know you are enjoying the rest of the family in a very happy place. Until we meet again.. RIP.. Linda
February 03, 2018

Sheila Mahoney says:

My thoughts and prayers to all Peggy’s family and many friends. I know how close Linda and Peggy were . Linda always made time to visit and show her the love and kindness she deserved. As Peggy is at peace I am sure Linda will be at peace. Condolences and peace to all who knew and loved her.❤️❤️
February 03, 2018

Michael Dee says:

Love you Aunt Peggy!!!!
February 03, 2018

Mary Van Valkenburgh says:

Love you so much Aunt Peggy. You will be missed.
February 03, 2018

Catherine White says:

Peggy was a great friend and I missed her so much when we couldn’t talk to each other.We talked at least once a week on Friday and many other times during the week. We enjoyed so many of the same things crafts and crocheting she was so good at both. Love you and miss you but you are with your Herbie I know Cathy
February 05, 2018

Charmaine Dee says:

Peggy, So many years ago you were the one that taught me how to knit and crochet, how to balance my bank book. You were the Aunt that always attended every one of my boys' baseball games and graduations. Your cheesecakes were the best. Thanks for sharing that recipe! I don't know how all the years got away from us. But now I will miss you and hope that you are at peace and enjoying the company of our other family members who left before you.You deserve it my dear sister in law. Love You! Charm

Peggy Russell