Margaret S.

Snyder“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” (Ireland)

Margaret S. “Peggy” Snyder died October 29, in her Newtown home, surrounded by her family, who loved and honored her. She was born September 10, 1939, in Wilmington, Del., a daughter of Margaret (Miles) and Willard S. Stewart.

Mrs Snyder is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, K. Michael Snyder of Newtown, and by her two daughters, Claudia Snyder-Romano of Danbury, and Heather L. Snyder of Watertown. She is also survived by her brother, W. Douglas Stewart and his wife, Merrily, of Aurora, Colo.; her uncle, Richard Stewart of Newark, Del.; her son-in-law, Michael A. Romano of Danbury; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her twin brother, Richard Stewart, and her sister, Joan S. Riley, both of Wilmington.

The Snyders moved with their daughters to Newtown in 1979 and immediately loved their town and the friends they made there. Mrs Snyder was active in her community, working in the town clerk’s office and serving on the Legislative Council, in addition to assisting her husband with his work and his own political campaigns in town. She viewed her family, however, as her finest accomplishment. Mrs Snyder remained close with her parents throughout their lives.

 She and her husband enjoyed traveling to many places together, whether it was as a couple, with friends, or with their girls. The Delaware shore was one of her very favorite places to be and was a hub of family activity throughout her lifetime. Her daughters were her pride and joy and could often be found alongside her at her favorite shopping destinations, on weekend lunches, or just visiting together.

Mrs Snyder also loved spending time outdoors, gardening, and decorating her home. Her strength of spirit, enjoyment of life, and love for her family will be remembered by all who knew her.

Funeral services took place November 4, at Trinity Episcopal Church, Newtown. Burial at Newtown Village Cemetery will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to either Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut, 405 Main Street, Danbury CT 06810 or to the Danbury Hospital Development Fund, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury CT 06810 in honor of Mrs Snyder’s life and memory.

The Newtown Bee        November 5, 2010