Margaret "Peggy" Haig's Obituary
Margaret (Peggy) Haig died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 24th, 2022. She was born to
Sam and Carolyn Mazurek on July 10, 1936, in Chicago Il. The family moved to a farm in
Michigan in 1951 and she graduated from Scottville High School in 1954. Peggy then went on
to Western Michigan University and received her BS in Elementary Education. She taught
kindergarten and first grade for 10 years in Grand Rapids, California and Grand Haven.
Peggy married Don Haig on August 21, 1965. He preceded her in death in 1991. She and Don
built and managed Peggy’s Pantry, their store in Ferrysburg, for many years. Peggy then
became a CNA at Sanctuary by the Shore positively impacting elderly people with her caring
and kindness.
Peggy enjoyed retirement and took classes in Yoga, Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Belly Dancing, Tap
Dancing Ukelele and was a Red Hatter. Peggy was a volunteer with the Handicapped
Horseback Riding Program for many years. She also mentored migrant children and did
childcare at her church. Peggy was an avid reader, and was a member of 2 book clubs, one of
which she helped start 38 years ago.
Her greatest joy was sharing life with her grandson Max, who kept her young and made her
laugh. Peggy was patient, tolerant, non-judgemental and will be missed by her family, Laura
(Randy) Rohrs, bonus grandchildren Taylor, Regan, Miller and Delaney. Donna Haig (Andrew
Schmalz) and Max Haig, 2 sisters, 1 brother, 10 nieces and nephews and many greats. Peggy
often took advantage of her position as the matriarch of the family, but they all loved her
anyway!
She will always be missed, always loved and always remembered. In lieu of flowers, donations
to Warner-Baird Library, NOCCA (4-Points Senior Center) or the charity of your choice would be
appreciated.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, at St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Schwartz as celebrant. Friends may meet the family on Thursday, April 28, from 5-7 p.m. at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
The Mass will be live streamed with the following link https://youtu.be/cas6qbNRKJQ
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