Woodstock, Vermont

Margaret H. Audsley passed away on December 25, 2024 at the Jack Byrnes Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Lebanon, NH surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 14, 1929 in Woodstock, Vermont daughter of Harley and Helen (Washburn) Olmstead.

"Peggy" as most people knew her went to Woodstock Schools. She graduated class of 1947. Peggy went to Fanny Mae Cooking School in Boston, MA. She worked at various jobs in the area.

Peggy married John Audsley in January 1950. They were married just shy of 75 years before her passing.

Peggy and John owned and operated the "WASPs" Snack Bar for 38 years. She made the pies and won a few blue ribbons at the fairs.

Peggy enjoyed baking, reading, and traveling. She also loved being with her family; Going to family reunions and parties of any kind. Being with family was her joy. BINGO was one of her most favorite activities with her bingo girlfriends in their day!

Peggy is survived by her husband John, three children; Alexander of Woodstock, Patricia Eastman of Woodstock, and Christopher of Sebec, Maine. Five grandchildren; Benjamin Merriam (Cait) of Claremont, NH, Lenny Merriam (Jacky) of Windsor, VT, Lindsey Phillips (Mike) of White River, Jct., VT and Tyler Audsley of Woodstock, VT. Also eight great grandchildren and one great great grandson, three bothers; Everett Olmstead of Bridgewater VT, Stanley Olmstead (Joyce) of North Hartland, VT and Arthur Olmstead of Hartland, VT, and many nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by both sisters; Miriam Hammond and Rowena Ussery and her youngest brother Warren "Pete" Olmstead and her aunt Edith Washburn.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday May 3, 2025 at the Riverside Cemetery in Woodstock beginning at 2:00pm. A family reception will follow after the service at the Audsley home in Woodstock.

In Lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to St. Judes Hospital or CHAD.