Marguerite (Peggy) Wrinn

November 13, 1942 - May 14, 2022

Marguerite (Peggy) Elizabeth Wrinn, of Branford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford.

Peggy was the loving wife of her husband of 51 years, John C. Wrinn, of Branford.

Peggy’s memory will be embraced by her daughter, Kira E. Lent, and Kira’s husband, Dan of Easton; and Peggy’s son, John L. Wrinn of Baltimore, Maryland, and his wife, Linda. Peggy was the loving grandmother of six grandchildren: Ian, Caroline, Jack, Charles, Connor, and Piper.

Marguerite was the daughter of the late William V. and Rita Benham

Joy of North Haven. She is survived by her siblings, Barbara C. Joy of Hamden, Geraldine Gill of North Haven, Suzanne ( John) Carroll of Guilford, William V. Joy Jr., of Dalton, MA, Michael D. Joy of Wallingford, and James C. (Gale) Joy of St. Augustine, FL; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Carol A. Joy.

Marguerite graduated from Southern Connecticut State College and taught physical education in the Cheshire school system for a many years before starting a family. She also volunteered at numerous agencies in Branford, including the Branford Food Pantry.

Spending time with her family at picnics and parties were her favorite activities; in addition to her bounty of books that she enjoyed reading. In addition to her family, she is also survived by many friends and acquaintances; and she left many great recipes.

Funeral services will be held Friday, at 11:00 at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St., Branford. Friends may call prior to the service from 9:30 to 11:00. Burial of her urn will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Branford Food Pantry, 30 Harrison Ave. #2, Branford, CT 06405, or to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd. Branford, CT 06405. Please see her online memorial at www.wsclancy.com