![]() She became a member of the Board of Directors of the Marblehead Little Theatre, as well as co-president of Marblehead High School Friends of Performing Arts, contributing to the productions of “The Sound of Music”, “Peter Pan”, “The King and I”, and many more. Peggy fell in love with the Marblehead community and worked diligently to become a part of its fabric. ![]() She championed curiosity and was committed to seeing her children thrive in any pursuit. Peggy was known for the active role she took in her children’s lives, dedicating all of her own time and energy so that practices, games, rehearsals, and performances could be attended. Peggy married Donald Wyman II in 1986 and left NYC for Marblehead, where they raised three children – Katie, Suzie and Billy. Her years spent in NYC spawned lifelong friendships, countless stories, and enduring admiration of her glamor, beauty, warmth, and charm. While living in New York City, Peggy worked under Amanda Burden at the Urban Development Corporation, primarily on the 42nd Street Development Project, and worked for Raquel Ramadi, an internationally known urban planner and architect. She was educated by Arlington's public schools through the 9th grade, then, after her family moved to Rockport, at the Pingree School in South Hamilton, before going to both Finch College and Fordham University in New York City. Peggy was born Margaret Elizabeth Leary on January 17, 1952, at Boston's Faulkner Hospital, the fifth and final child of Dr. Peggy had been in diminished health after suffering a stroke in January 2022, and had recently entered hospice at the Kaplan House in Danvers. Longtime Marblehead resident Margaret Elizabeth Leary Wyman, beloved mother, sister, and active community member, passed away February 3rd surrounded by her family. To share an expression of sympathy with Helen's family, please visit com. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to either the Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church Sanctuary Fund or the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, c/o Danvers Catholic Collaborative, 90 Forest St. Lyons \u0026amp Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 4-7PM in C. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Novemat 10AM in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St. Helen was predeceased by her son-in-law, Stephen Crounse, and her brothers, Donald and William Horgan. ![]() She is survived by her three children: Susan Crounse and her husband Bill of Newton, NH, with whom Helen resided in recent years, Janice Peetz and her husband Ed of Middleton, and Paul Vaillancourt and his wife Tracey of Fremont, NH her grandchildren: Michael Crounse, Sarah Clark, Jennifer DeCoff, Brian Crounse, Alison Knight, Jamie Oddy, and Adam Vaillancourt her great-grandchildren: Nathan, Abigail, Kaitlyn, Madison, Everly, and Maisie as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. ![]() Her artistic talent found expression through her membership in the Danvers Art Association, and her love for beauty was evident in her flower gardening, a hobby that brought her immense joy. Beyond her religious and community engagements, Helen harbored a passion for the arts and nature. Her commitment to her faith and community was an inspiration to all who knew her. Her roles were many and varied: from serving in the Altar Guild and Our Lady\u0027s Sodality to being a Eucharistic minister and a dedicated CCD and Confirmation instructor. Helen\u0027s unwavering faith and devotion were evident in her active involvement in St. She was raised and educated in Danvers and was a 1946 graduate of Holten High School. Born on the leap day of February 29, 1928, in Danvers, Helen was the daughter of the late James and Julia (McCarthy) Horgan. Together, they built a family and a legacy of love and dedication. Vaillancourt, who predeceased her in 2018, marking the end of a loving partnership that spanned decades. Vaillancourt, a longtime Danvers resident, died peacefully on November 10, 2023, at the age of 95.
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