Margaret D. Smith

Margaret Peggy Smith, nee Denniston, 57, of Clifton Springs passed away unexpectedly Saturday (January 19, 2019) at Clifton Springs Hospital with family by her side. Friends may call on Wednesday (Jan. 23) from 4-7 pm at the Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street Phelps. A celebration of Pegs life will be held on Thursday (Jan 24) 10am at the United Church of Phelps with Rev. Adrian Tierson officiating
Peggy was born October 6, 1961 in Canandaigua, N.Y. to the late Edward and Helen Ostrander Denniston. As the last child of 8, she enjoyed a memorable upbringing. Peggy attended SUNY Fredonia and went on to hold a number of positions, largely in the healthcare sector; she would also go on to meet and marry her husband, Lawrence Larry Smith on May 20, 1993. Peggy was a strong-minded, independent woman yet she remained kindhearted; her generosity of spirit and sense of humor will be missed by those who knew her. Peggys favorite pastimes included reading, gardening, crocheting, and practicing her Catholic faith; though her greatest joy in life came from caring for the animals on her small farm, and spending time with her beloved family and friends.
She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Laurence Smith of Clifton Springs ; her children, Hannah and Robert Bob Smith, both of Clifton Springs; her stepson, Jay Smith, of Geneva;
Siblings James (Kathleen) Denniston of Palmyra, Carol (George) Barry of Canandaigua, Susan Modzel of Ontario, Louise Patterson of Ontario, George (Kathleen) Denniston of Palmyra, Helen Lenny (Andy) Bills of Palmyra, Brother in law Charles Sweeney of Rochester.
Mother in law Jeanne Smith of Clifton Springs
many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Peggy was predeceased by her parents and her sister Virginia Ginny Sweeney and beloved niece Mary Susan.

Calling Hours

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Cheney Funeral Home
70 Main Street
Phelps, New York, United States
14532

Memorial Service

10:00 am - 11:00 am Thursday, January 24, 2019

United Church of Phelps
58 Main Street
Phelps, New York, United States
14532