Margaret M. Baldwin

SHREWSBURY-Margaret M. (Peg) (Bowen) Baldwin, of Shrewsbury Crossing, formerly of Worcester, died Thursday, October 19 in St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves a son, Timothy M. Baldwin of Centerville, VA, four daughters; Mary M. Lenihan of Fairfield, CA, Maureen M. Baldwin of Worcester, Marie T. Daniels of Bow, NH, Elizabeth (Betsy) Harrington of Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She also leaves a sister, Anne M. Leary of Auburn, several nephews, nieces and cousins. Margaret was predeceased by a son Terrence J. Baldwin in 2003 and a brother Thomas Bowen.

She was born in Worcester daughter of Thomas J. and Margaret M. (Monahan) Bowen graduated from South High School and St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing. She was an Army Nursing Corps veteran of World War II. Peg was a registered nurse for many years at St. Vincent Hospital, Westboro State Hospital, Mercy Hospital and Franklin General Hospital, both in Long Island, NY, American Red Cross and VNA Care Network. She was a member of Catholic Nurses Association, St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing Alumni and Our Lady of Fatima Church.

A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 21 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 43 Belmont Street, Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Shrewsbury Crossing Activities Fund in celebration of Peg Baldwin, 311 Main St., Shrewsbury, MA 01545. CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St., is directing arrangements. For online condolence book please visit www.callahanfay.com