Peggy R. Griswold, 87 of Nashua, NH passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at her home in Langdon Place of Nashua. She was born June 13, 1928 in Texas, a daughter of the late Robert C. and Alta M. (Moore) Hickey.
Mrs. Griswold had been a resident of Nashua for the past 20 years, formerly living most of her life in Springfield, MO. She received her teaching degree from Southwest Missouri State Teachers College and for 13 years taught Physical Education at Central High School in Springfield. Mrs. Griswold was a devoted mother and wife, who enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and also crafting. She was a person who always had a positive outlook on life and was always willing to help out. She also enjoyed grilling out, eating said grilled food, flowers and gardening and babysitting her grandchildren when they were young. Mrs. Griswold was such a vital part of many fond memories.
She is survived by her son; William A. Griswold and his wife Robyn A. of Nashua, two grandchildren; Katelyn H. Griswold of Lowell, MA and Bryan H. Griswold of Nashua, by three brothers; Robert C. Hickey of Pearland, TX, William P. Hickey of Hilliard, OH and Gerald Hickey of Springfield, MO and also by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband; Richard A. Griswold in 1988, by two brothers; Gene and Jack Hickey and by her sister; Angela Hickey.
A visiting hour will be held Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm in the Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home, 26 Kinsley St., Nashua followed by a service at 4:00pm in the funeral home. Interment will take place in Springfield National Cemetery, 1702 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO Friday, Sept. 18 at 1:00 pm under the care of Greenlawn Funeral Home East. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, 166 S. River Road #210, Bedford, NH 03110. Condolences may be offered at www.zissweeneyfuneralhome.com.