Danvers – Margaret A. “Peggy” (Macaulay) Prentiss, 59, of Danvers, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, at the Lahey Medical Center in Burlington following a brief illness. She was the loving wife of William M. Prentiss, with whom she shared 30 wonderful years of marriage.
Born in Danvers on February 7, 1966, she was the daughter of Linda (Grey) Macaulay of Hamilton and the late Joseph P. Macaulay. Peggy was raised and educated in Hamilton and was a 1984 graduate of Hamilton-Wenham High School. She continued her education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Peggy dedicated her career to education, sharing her passion for learning with her students. She taught for many years at the Center School in Peabody and most recently at the McCarthy School until the time of her illness. While in the Peabody school system, Peggy played a vital role in facilitating and running numerous science and math programs, particularly at Center School.
Beyond her career, Peggy enjoyed an active and fulfilling life. She was a member of the Danvers Adult Softball League, the Minuteman Dart League, and the Polish Club in Danvers. A devoted mother, Peggy dedicated herself to her children’s education and activities, serving as PTA president at the Great Oak School when her children were young.
In addition to her beloved husband and mother, Peggy leaves her cherished children, Colin Prentiss of Danvers and Delaney Prentiss of Parsonsfield, Maine. She is also survived by her sister, Caitlin Cullivan and her husband, Michael; her brother, Brendan Macaulay and his wife, Susan; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Donald and Donna Prentiss; and her brothers-in-law, Kevin and Todd Prentiss and their families.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 4-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. All other services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peggy’s memory may be made to Teach for America Massachusetts, 50 Milk St., Boston, MA 02109, online at www.teachforamerica.org. To share an expression of sympathy with the Prentiss family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.
Born in Danvers on February 7, 1966, she was the daughter of Linda (Grey) Macaulay of Hamilton and the late Joseph P. Macaulay. Peggy was raised and educated in Hamilton and was a 1984 graduate of Hamilton-Wenham High School. She continued her education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Peggy dedicated her career to education, sharing her passion for learning with her students. She taught for many years at the Center School in Peabody and most recently at the McCarthy School until the time of her illness. While in the Peabody school system, Peggy played a vital role in facilitating and running numerous science and math programs, particularly at Center School.
Beyond her career, Peggy enjoyed an active and fulfilling life. She was a member of the Danvers Adult Softball League, the Minuteman Dart League, and the Polish Club in Danvers. A devoted mother, Peggy dedicated herself to her children’s education and activities, serving as PTA president at the Great Oak School when her children were young.
In addition to her beloved husband and mother, Peggy leaves her cherished children, Colin Prentiss of Danvers and Delaney Prentiss of Parsonsfield, Maine. She is also survived by her sister, Caitlin Cullivan and her husband, Michael; her brother, Brendan Macaulay and his wife, Susan; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Donald and Donna Prentiss; and her brothers-in-law, Kevin and Todd Prentiss and their families.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 4-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. All other services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peggy’s memory may be made to Teach for America Massachusetts, 50 Milk St., Boston, MA 02109, online at www.teachforamerica.org. To share an expression of sympathy with the Prentiss family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.
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