Marguerite "Peggy" Smith
October 5, 2022
Marguerite “Peggy” O’Neil Smith, was born on July 12th, 1947 in Lawrence, MA. She passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2022 at 6 pm.
She enjoyed a wonderful career that expanded 44 years, highlighted by her 7 yrs with Best Products, 7 years with Weeping Radish and 7 years with the GEC, which were part of her 11 years in Geriatrics. She had a love for whimsy, a love for the universe, her many foster dogs, writing poetry, gazing up at the stars at night, nature and of course and even deeper love for her family and friends.
She is survived by her ex-husband Robert Smith, sisters Bobbi Shank and Dorri Spoto, daughter Dawna Doering, son Jeffrey Smith, son Shawn Smith (deceased), brother Herb O'Neil(deceased), grandchildren Amber Tucker, Samantha Fantasia, Blake Smith, Ashton Smith, Brayden Smith, as well as two great granddaughters, Evelyn & Lydia Tucker.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gainesville Humane Society, Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity and Second Chance Rescue & Rehoming Inc.
Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Smith Family.
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Peggy loved her foster animals with a passion and was a wonderful part of the Humane Society of North Central Florida's foster family. I bet Bart ran to greet her at the rainbow bridge.
Peggy was such an amazing neighbor. When we first meet her, we fell in love with her and she loved our family like no other. I loved when we had our talks. She was like a mother to me, I could talk to her about anything. I’m sure going to miss her. She will always have a spot in my ❤️
Peggy, you always had an amazing smile and upbeat attitude. Your deep love for your foster animals and passion were always an inspiration for me.. you showed me to enjoy the small things, to just go out and appreciate the beauty in the world around us. I know you are on your next adventure, and I hope that when my time eventually comes too that I take it with the grace and dignity that you had. Thank you for being an amazing foster, a friend and an inspiration.
Nini, you will be dearly missed… you have always had such a special place in my heart and always will. Your magic, love and spirit will forever be a huge part of my life. Thank you for loving and trusting me the way did, and for always seeing the same magic as I see in this world. I love you more than you will ever know.
Peggy was such an amazing neighbor. When we first meet her, we fell in love with her and she loved our family like no other. I loved when we had our talks. She was like a mother to me, I could talk to her about anything. I’m sure going to miss her. She will always have a spot in my ❤️
Dearest Peg,
I know you are having a ball with your son, brother and mom. I have no doubt you’re fostering all the puppies you can get your hands on, too!
Love you to the moon and back!
Tad & Linda
My thoughts & prayers are with you Dawna & your family. What an amazing woman your mother was & she’ll always live in your heart.
Peggy,
I have attached the song FREE BIRD because you always wanted that to be your song after you passed … I am struggling to accept the fact that you are gone .. I just don't want to believe it. I love you and will miss you everyday. Fly my sweet sister … don't forget to visit me and I know you will be there for me when I pass. Love you sissy.