Peggy M.E. Langtry

Peggy Mae Elizabeth Langtry (born 1936) passed away on the morning July 23, 2015, at the Palliative Care Unit, Saanich Peninsula Hospital, where she has been surrounded and supported by friends and family throughout her three month stay there. Peggy was born in Calgary but spent her life on the West Coast.

She loved life and was always busy helping others, working on her farm, doing arts and crafts and hosting family get-togethers. She loved to travel and spent many summers in the Yukon, as well as traveling to Europe and Kenja, her “trip of a life time”. Where ever she went and whatever she did, Peggy touched hearts and lives. Her love encompassed many throughout her work at the Pauquachin First Nation Band Office, her photography business; D’Angelo Photography, her work in several group homes and at Rest Haven Lodge.

Peggy’s great loves were her family, friends and numerous pets. Her farm was one of kind where cows, dogs and chickens lived out their days under her care. Peggy was one of those rare people who had a way of making everyone feel at home and part of the family. She was known for her wise counsel and strong, independent spirit. She will be sadly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known and loved her.

Peggy leaves behind a devoted and loving family, many relatives and friends. Daughter; Laurie Berglund (Roland), Sons; David Langtry (Debbie), Ken Langtry (Pamela), Mike Langtry (Martha). Ten grand children Samantha, Miranda, Rosa (Blair), Riley (Gina), Laura (Dave), Leah (Damon), Kimberley (Ben), Lily, Frances and Elizabeth, as well as four great grand children Maisy, Alfie, Addison and Grayson.

A celebration of life will held August 8, 2015, 2:00 pm at the First Memorial Funeral Home on Falaise Drive, in Royal Oak. Doors will open at 1:00 and a reception/open mike will take place following the service.Donations can be made to a charity of your choice.