Margaret F. "Peggy" Watts

Margaret F. “Peggy” (Sullivan) Watts, age 90, a longtime Concord resident, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of 50 years of the late John F. “Jack” Watts, Sr., and a devoted mother to five children, twelve grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Peggy was born in Boston on December 14, 1935, a daughter of the late Daniel Sullivan and Anne (Flynn) Sullivan. She grew up in Charlestown in a large loving family where she attended St. Mary’s Parochial School and graduated from Cathedral High School.

Peggy met the “love of her life” Jack while working at Kennedy’s Clothing Store in downtown Boston. They married in 1957 and settled in Concord, where they raised their five children and created a warm and welcoming home for family and friends.

Family was always at the center of Peggy’s life. Known for her quick wit, wonderful sense of humor, and generous heart, she loved family gatherings, cooking for those she loved, attending her children and grandchildren’s sporting events, and staying closely connected with her many friends and extended family.

Loving mother of Jack Watts, Jr. of Concord, Joanne Ellis and her husband Peter of Lakewood Ranch Florida, Meg Cole and her husband Curtis of Belmont, Sheila S. Watts of Concord, and Brian F. Watts and his wife Nancy of Foxborough. Beloved grandmother of Julia Crawford (Andrew), Jacqueline Strasser (Ryan), and John Watts; Jessica Russell (Chris), and Ryan Ellis; Jake (Catharine), Michael (Erin) and Austin Cole (Kourtney); Jack, Tommy, James, and Brendan Watts, and great-grandmother to Madison, Olivia, Henry, Cooper, Eleanor, Kennedy and Madeleine.

Loving sister of Judy Burns and the late Ann Marie Winkler, Eileen Kelly, Helen Cotter, and Daniel, Edward, Albert, Gerald, John “Jack”, William, and Robert Sullivan. Dear aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather for visiting hours at Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street, Concord Center on Monday, May 11 from 4 to 7 pm. Peggy’s funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 9:00 am from the Dee Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am in St. Bernard’s Church at Holy Family Parish, 12 Monument Square, Concord Center. Burial will follow at St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Concord.

Peggy’s family wish to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff on Wheeler 5 at Emerson Hospital for their compassionate care and support. Contributions in her honor may be made to the Emerson Health Foundation, 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.