Former competitive swimmer
Published in the January 12, 2017 edition
NORTH READING – Margaret T. “Peggy” Lannon was born in Medford on August 5, 1920, and passed away peacefully on January 3, 2017. She was the beloved daughter of William Lawrence and Maryellen (Coss) Davis. Beloved wife of the late William E. Lannon. She is survived by daughters Donna McConaghy of Methuen, Debbie and husband Richard LeGrow of North Reading, Jill and husband Keith Russo of Guilford, CT, sons Jeff Lannon and wife Lauren of Franklin, and William E. Lannon, III of Danvers. She is predeceased in death by her daughter Denise Vescovi and her late husband Richard and son-in-law Benjamin McConaghy.
Peggy was the last surviving sister of the six beautiful Davis girls, Agnes Cummings, Dorothy Tierney, Lillian O’Neil, Irene Corbett and Ann Furey. Grandmother to Kim and Benny McConaghy, Ryan and Tim LeGrow, Amy Risacher, Matthew Vescovi, Jamie Lannon, Hillary and Dylan Lannon, Rene`e and Kai Russo. Great Grandmother to Jackie and Jordan Morocco, Denise Risacher, Aiden, Emma and Ryan LeGrow.
Peggy in her younger days, along with all her sisters, was an outstanding competitive swimmer. The Davis girls of Medford were tough to beat! Peggy took up the game of golf at 50 years of age, and excelled at it, playing up to 90 years of age! She was a member of the Thompson Country Club of North Reading. She also enjoyed dancing, singing and participated in the Melrose minstrel’s shows, back in the day. Peggy also had a great sense of humor and was fun to be with.
Peggy was a great Mother to her children, grand and great grand children. Peggy will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to: St. Jude Children’s Research Foundation. www.croswellfuneralhome.com.
