Peggy M. (Taggart) Botte Obituary
The world bids farewell to Peggy M. (Taggart) Botte (Melrose, Massachusetts), departing on September 25, 2025 at the age of 87. Peggy leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Peggy M. (Taggart) Botte or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her father Henry W. Botte, Jr.; her brother Robert Taggart; and her mother Margaret Taggart. She is survived by: her children, Linda O'Koniewski, Laura Botte, Marie Botte, Michelle Walsh and Tom Botte; her sons-in-law, David Bubier, Phelan Fretz, Dan Weissman and Kevin Walsh; her grandchildren, Rob, Brian O'Koniewski, Katherine Chaves, Caley, Ramsay Fretz, Sophia, Maya Weissman, Abigail and Elizabeth Walsh; her great grandchildren, Sherwood, George, Charles Chaves, Bryony and Remy Fretz; and her husband Henry. She is also survived by her five kids, plus a good friend and her four girls— two adults, nine children.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gately Funeral Home (79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Most Blessed Sacrament Church (1155 Main St, Wakefield, MA 01880). He accompanied her through the Covid-19 lockdown, ensuring she could still gather safely with her friends; they enjoyed daily walks, listening to jazz in the teahouse, and going to shows.
