Margaret E. Mathison

Nurtured Friends

And Family

Margaret E. “Peggy” Mathison, 63, widow of Donald S. Mathison, died November 29. She was born in Danbury on February 25, 1945, a daughter of William and Ellen (O’Sullivan) O’Shea.

 Mrs Mathison grew up in Sandy Hook, graduated from Newtown High School, and started her family in Southbury. She lived, mentored, and took great care of her friends and growing family, which was her legacy.  

Mrs Mathison will be sadly missed by her six children, including Michael Mathison, of Sandy Hook. She also leaves behind her ten grandchildren; and several other friends and relatives.

She nurtured her friends, family, and community through good food and company from family dinners to Pop-Warner Football concessions. She was very active in her children’s lives, and volunteered throughout the community, while also finding time to work at different jobs, one of which was creating the balloon, with her friend Joan, used in a James Bond movie. She coordinated all of the family vacations and found time to journey with her traveling companions and friends abroad.

A celebration of her life was held on December 4. Burial followed in Pine Hill Cemetery, Southbury.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.  

The Newtown Bee        December 5, 2008