WINSLOW – Peggy Sawtelle Michaud passed away peacefully at her lifetime home on Jan. 30, 2023, surrounded by her family after a long illness at the age of 76.

Born in Waterville, Peggy was the baby daughter of Beatrice and Harlan Sawtelle. She met the love of her life in the sixth grade and married Dana Michaud whom she had been happily married to for the past 58 years. Peggy graduated from Winslow High School in 1965. She dedicated her life to nursing for 25 years while caring for her husband and 3 children.

She is survived by her husband Dana, daughter Mary-Margaret, Harlan Michaud and wife Kim, and Peter Michaud and wife Patricia. Peggy had multiple grandsons Matthew, Sam, Lucas, Dana and Eli and several nieces and nephews. Peggy is also survived by her siblings Barbara Michaud and husband Ron Michaud, Hona Longstaff-Lewis and husband Bruce Lewis, and David Sawtelle. She was pre-deceased by her siblings Polly White, Ralph Sawtelle, Frederick Sawtelle, and her parents Harlan and Beatrice Sawtelle. She was also pre-deceased by her niece Susan White and great friends of the family Brad and Peggy Jason.

Peggy loved watching her children and grandsons play sports, especially hockey. She enjoyed family weekends and vacations at the beaches of Maine. She had many fond memories of family reunions, birthdays, and holidays surrounded by a loving family. Anyone that knew Peggy remembered her sense of humor and her gift of comforting people. Peggy always had pets in the house. She especially loved her standard poodle Rabil, who never left her side.

The family would like to thank the Pelletier family for the loving care extended to Peggy over the past 30 years, as well as many close friends. Additionally, Patricia Michaud, Kim Michaud, Scott White, and Laurie Stewart’s support was greatly appreciated by the family in her final year of life. Excellent medical care was provided by Dr. Christopher Kleeman and the hospice nurses at Inland Hospice.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Aable Cremation Service, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.aablecremationservice.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Peggy’s name to the ASPCA.

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