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Margaret Frances Granger Obituary

Peg Granger has gone to eternity, setting forth from the home that sheltered her these past 55 years, attended by her loving grateful children. Her devoted husband, Alfred Granger passed in 1992. Her parents, Maryann Smyth & Peter Madden, had never crossed paths until joining the Irish diaspora that settled in New York in the early 1900's. Both hailed from farming villages of Coolpora & Lismany, County Galway. Peggy Madden was the second of five children, invested with dutiful responsibility, exemplifying the immigrant Irish Catholic standards of education and achievement, was an esteemed graduate of the College of New Rochelle (1939). Her studies were math and physics, but her career path in the late 40's took her to the noisy haste of Manhattan as lexicographer/editor, compiling the first Random House paperback dictionary, as well as the widely used Thorndike Barnhart volume that would appear 15 years later in the grade school desks of her six children. While visiting her sister in Denver, she had taken a job as journalist at the Denver Catholic Register, when a co-worker, Alfred Granger, became her fate and her beloved. He worked as reporter and editor on newspaper, radio and television across Colorado from Sterling to Grand Junction to Colorado Springs. Along with motherhood, Peg continued her career work as research editor with Loretto Heights College and Grolier Publishing Company. She became Mother to six lucky ones who survive her: Mary Jo Penny, Pine Junction, Colorado; Peter Granger, Cheyenne Canyon; Tony Granger, Kona, Hawaii; Kathleen Granger, Dunlap, Iowa; Luke Granger, Malibu, California; Donovan Granger, Fairbanks, Alaska. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and her sister Eleanor Suntum of Takoma Park, Maryland. Per Peg's specific wishes, her body has been donated to science and research. Margaret Granger was unfailingly gracious, kind, and generous to all, and finished more than 95 years in a state of grace. Heaven welcomes her. "Every human encounter is an eternal responsibility." Blaise Pascal Memorials may be made in her name to: Mesa House c/o Stephen Handen, 420 Mesa Road, Colo. Spgs., CO 80905. A reception to celebrate Peg's life will be held at Julie Penrose Parish Hall, St. Pauls Church, 9 El Pomar Road, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs on Sunday, March 3 from 11:30 to 1:30. All are welcome.

Published by The Gazette from Mar. 1 to Mar. 3, 2013.
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Happy Birthday Mater ! Remembering , and celebrating 101 years. Nov. 25 2018

A D Granger

November 26, 2018

Dear Granger Family, Your Mom was so dear to me and I'll miss her so deeply.
Here is an incredible happening: My Mom, Hollie G. is 97 and on last Sunday she announced that "Peg Granger has died". The amazing thing is no one told her. I guess they were more closely connected than anyone knew. Peg and I reacquainted 5 years ago when we moved to "the Canon". I would attempt to give her a ride to Mass up that long steep last hill, but she would say "she'd take longer getting in the car than it would take walking". That was my beloved Peg. My sincerest condolences to all of you.

Maggie Griebel Johanson

March 7, 2013

Can you imagine the welcoming party at heaven's gate when your Mom arrived? I'm proud to share her name.

Peggy Suntum

March 5, 2013

I am saddened to hear of her passing...She was a powerful intellect tinged with humor.

Douglas K. Pichon

March 4, 2013

Dear Cousins - we spent most of yesterday (March 3) remembering your Mother as we paged through my Mom's photo albums. Your Aunt El is going to miss her terribly and their phone call visits, and the too few real visits. We send our love and prayers as you send Aunt Peggy off to join the others we already miss.

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Hello Granger cousins - I'll echo Bridey's message in celebrating your beloved Mater's life, love and legacy.
I was blessed with her as my wonderful Aunt Peggy - so loving and supportive and I will miss her keenly. She's in the arms of your father now and so many of our Madden family angels too.
Love and comforting hugs to all of you, Mary

Mary Harding

March 3, 2013

I wish I could give each of the Granger kids a big hug, Cono joins me in sadness. Peg was a blessing in our lives and I shall miss my Irish friend. "The likes of her will not pass this way again soon." I will pray to her,not for her.
Patti Pitinga

Patti Pitinga

March 3, 2013

Mary Jo, Peter, Tony, Kathleen, Luke, Donovan and all of your families: We are thinking of you today as you celebrate the life of our wonderful Aunt Peggy. Lots of Love, Bridey

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My dearest Mary Jo, Kathleen and family. I'm so sorry about your mom. She was the delight of each and every day and an inspiration for all with her unfailing beliefs and her daily walk up Mayhurst. We will miss her terribly and her her green coat!

All our love and prayers
Marjie Henry Symmes and the rest of the Henry Family.

March 1, 2013

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