Ballston Spa, NY – Peggy L. Smith, 63, passed away peacefully December 26, 2011.
Born April 6, 1948, in Saratoga Springs, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Hazel (Garnsey) Benson and was predeceased by her husband, John, in 2003. She enjoyed animals and shared her home with her dog, Scooter, three cats and her cockatiel. She also enjoyed traveling the roads on weekends at garage sales.
Survivors include her sisters, Linda (Bernard) Lindsay, Eileen Gilkey, Irene Dyman, Alice (Scott) Kilburn, Debbie (Peter) Benson and Carol Benson; brothers, William (Judy) Benson, John and Mark Benson; nieces and nephews; and close friends, Pat Haskel, Sue Doyle, Carl Tucker and Richard Bilinski.
At her request, there are no calling hours and spring burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery at the family’s convenience.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, (518) 584-5373.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
