God bless you, Miss Peggy
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dancerjodiFrom the News Tribune:
Margaret Catherine (McGlone) "Peggy McGlone" Loynd, 77
WALTHAM -- Margaret Catherine (McGlone) "Peggy McGlone" Loynd, 77, died Saturday, March 27, 2004, surrounded by her family at her home after a long illness.
She was the wife of John Thomas Loynd Sr. for 56 years.
Born in Barre, Vt., she was a Waltham resident the past 70 years. She was the daughter of the late Walter "Buddy" and Alice (Foley) McGlone.
Her love of entertainment and dancing began as a young girl with her father and brother being accomplished singers and entertainers and her mother fabricating all their entertainment costumes.
Mrs. Loynd, an accomplished choreographer, dancer and entertainer known professionally as Peggy McGlone, was an icon for the city of Waltham, being the founder -- at age 16 -- owner and operator of the Peggy McGlone Dance Studio, now located on Main Street in Central Square in Waltham. Her love of children and dance and instruction was so great that even while battling her illness this past fall, she choreographed her last recital and did a number on stage.
As her career began at such an early age, so did her love and respect for her country and humanity. She was a regular USO entertainer along with her father and brother and was the recipient of a USO award in 1947. She appeared on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour, and studied and performed with the infamous Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.
Continuing her love of entertainment and contributing her talents, she was well known and often donated her talents to community fund-raisers for local churches, synagogues and various community service agencies, including the minstrel shows at Sacred Heart Church, St. Joseph's Church, St. Pierre's School, and hospitals and nursing homes during the holidays.
She received many awards and recognitions, including National Catholic Community Service award, and a Distinguished Service Award for Volunteering from the Eastern Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens. Recently she was presented a commendation for 60 years of community service from Waltham Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy. Many of her students went on to perform in Broadway productions including "No No Nannette," "Gypsy" and the original cast of "Annie."
Besides her husband, she leaves her children, Mary Margaret Toole and her husband, Dewayne, of Memphis, Tenn., John Thomas Loynd Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth (Centola) of Conway, N.H., Peggyann Loynd-Mahnken and her husband, Dana, of Acton, Joseph Paul Loynd Sr. and his wife, Lisa (LeDuke) of Maynard, Alicia Marie Edwards and her husband, Robert, of Tennessee, James Anthony Loynd and his wife, Kelly (Graves) of Irving; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A service will be Wednesday, March 31, at 9:30 a.m., from the Brasco and Sons Memorial, 773 Moody St., Waltham, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary's Church, 145 School St., Waltham.
Burial will follow in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham.
Visiting hours are Tuesday, March 30, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated or memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
Parking attendants will be on duty.
Margaret Catherine (McGlone) "Peggy McGlone" Loynd, 77
WALTHAM -- Margaret Catherine (McGlone) "Peggy McGlone" Loynd, 77, died Saturday, March 27, 2004, surrounded by her family at her home after a long illness.
She was the wife of John Thomas Loynd Sr. for 56 years.
Born in Barre, Vt., she was a Waltham resident the past 70 years. She was the daughter of the late Walter "Buddy" and Alice (Foley) McGlone.
Her love of entertainment and dancing began as a young girl with her father and brother being accomplished singers and entertainers and her mother fabricating all their entertainment costumes.
Mrs. Loynd, an accomplished choreographer, dancer and entertainer known professionally as Peggy McGlone, was an icon for the city of Waltham, being the founder -- at age 16 -- owner and operator of the Peggy McGlone Dance Studio, now located on Main Street in Central Square in Waltham. Her love of children and dance and instruction was so great that even while battling her illness this past fall, she choreographed her last recital and did a number on stage.
As her career began at such an early age, so did her love and respect for her country and humanity. She was a regular USO entertainer along with her father and brother and was the recipient of a USO award in 1947. She appeared on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour, and studied and performed with the infamous Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.
Continuing her love of entertainment and contributing her talents, she was well known and often donated her talents to community fund-raisers for local churches, synagogues and various community service agencies, including the minstrel shows at Sacred Heart Church, St. Joseph's Church, St. Pierre's School, and hospitals and nursing homes during the holidays.
She received many awards and recognitions, including National Catholic Community Service award, and a Distinguished Service Award for Volunteering from the Eastern Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens. Recently she was presented a commendation for 60 years of community service from Waltham Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy. Many of her students went on to perform in Broadway productions including "No No Nannette," "Gypsy" and the original cast of "Annie."
Besides her husband, she leaves her children, Mary Margaret Toole and her husband, Dewayne, of Memphis, Tenn., John Thomas Loynd Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth (Centola) of Conway, N.H., Peggyann Loynd-Mahnken and her husband, Dana, of Acton, Joseph Paul Loynd Sr. and his wife, Lisa (LeDuke) of Maynard, Alicia Marie Edwards and her husband, Robert, of Tennessee, James Anthony Loynd and his wife, Kelly (Graves) of Irving; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A service will be Wednesday, March 31, at 9:30 a.m., from the Brasco and Sons Memorial, 773 Moody St., Waltham, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary's Church, 145 School St., Waltham.
Burial will follow in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham.
Visiting hours are Tuesday, March 30, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated or memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
Parking attendants will be on duty.
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Oh Jodi...
Date: 2004-04-02 03:06 pm (UTC)