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Margaret "Peggy" Justina Handiboe, 62, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Hospice Savannah.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Aloysius J. and Mary O'Hayer Handiboe; a brother, James Handiboe and a sister, Maria.
Peggy was born in Rockhill, S.C. and has lived in Savannah all of her life. She was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy and had attended St. James Catholic Church.
For several years, Peggy worked at Transfreight Shipping Lines before becoming a paramedic in Brunswick, Ga.
Peggy's father, Mr. Aloysius Handiboe, was the author of the famous Savannah song, "It's St. Patrick's Day in Savannah". Peggy was a fun loving, vivacious person and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by a son, Thomas "Trey" Mahany, of Savannah, Ga; a daughter, Nora Stockton, Jacksonville, Fla, four grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial Service: 12 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel, with Father Patrick J. O'Brien, officiating.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, Ga 31406.
Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel
7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive
Savannah, Ga 31406
912-927-1999
www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net
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4 Entries
March 25, 2014
cathy mason
Peggy I will always remember you and pray you are at peace and are no longer in pain.
March 24, 2014
Julie Gladin
Praying for all of Peggy's family and friends in fondness and friendship particularly at this sad time. May God comfort you all with His peace and strength. With sincere sympathy and love. Julie, Joey, & Katey Gladin
March 23, 2014
I love you Peggy! May your family and friends find comfort at this time
March 21, 2014
J P
True comfort comes from knowing that death is never the will of our loving Creator-Romans 5:12.
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