HOLLIS – Marguerite “Peggy” Boucher, caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, left this world forever young at heart on Feb. 3, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Peggy will be remembered for all the heart she shared with her friends and family. She cared so deeply for the people around her. She always put others before herself, and she always helped those in need. She will be forever missed.

Peggy was born to Rita and Albert Bernard on April 24, 1943, in Westbrook where she lived for most of her life. She attended and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1961 where home economics was her favorite class. After graduating from high school, she worked various accounting jobs at C.M. Rice Paper Company, Lindenmyer Munroe Paper, and Blue Rock Industries. After these roles, she transitioned to becoming an independent sales representative for Avon. Peggy was best known by many in the area as “The Avon Lady” as she sold Avon for 25 years in Westbrook and surrounding communities. Advice she would share about working: “Try anything, if you want it bad enough, you can do anything.”

Peggy fell deeply in love five years ago when she met Ronald Boucher. They were so happy to have found each other and it showed in the way they spoke of their love. She married Ron this past Sept. 30, 2023, and she reflected that it was one of the happiest days of her life.

Peggy is survived by her daughters Cindy Chase of Westbrook, Sherri Gonzales of Norfolk, Va., and Kimberly Watson of Gorham; grandchildren, Nick and Zack Chase, Rachel Heak, Leilani Lohndorf, Brianna Wright, Maeghan Sloat, and Mariah Bures; and five great-grandchildren, all of whom will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Peggy was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Daniel; her former husband, Bill Wolf; and her grandson, Austin Sloat.

There will be no formal services at her request. Her family plans to have a celebration of life at a later date to be determined.

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