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Peggy had a gift for making everyone feel welcome and found her greatest happiness in bringing family and friends together.

Peggy A. (Thibeault) Hastings, 60, of Templeton, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Mass General Hospital in Boston.

Born in Fitchburg on June 8, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Armand and Doris (St. Jean) Thibeault. Peggy graduated from Fitchburg High School with the Class of 1984 and later continued her education at Mount Wachusett Community College, where she earned an associate degree in business. She was employed as a dental assistant at Dental Arts Center in Fitchburg for more than 20 years. Prior to that, she worked for Family Federal Bank in Fitchburg.

Peggy had a gift for making everyone feel welcome and found her greatest happiness in bringing family and friends together. She loved hosting backyard barbecues, celebrating the holidays, and creating traditions and memories that will be cherished for years to come. Whether she was camping, boating, spending a day at the beach, or simply enjoying the outdoors, Peggy embraced every opportunity to be surrounded by the people she loved most. Her children and grandchildren were the center of her world, and nothing brought her more joy than spending time with them. Peggy also took tremendous pride in her career and loved her work at Dental Arts Center, where her compassion, dedication, and warm personality earned the respect and affection of her coworkers, patients, and many lifelong friends.

Peggy is survived by her beloved husband, Scott W. Hastings, of Templeton; a son, Zach Hastings and his significant other, Hannah Gaunt, of Winchendon; a daughter, Lindsey Lemoine and her husband, Michael of Baldwinville; three grandchildren, Nora, Cole, and Ivy Lemoine; a brother, Michael Thibeault of Florida; three sisters, Pam Myhren, and her husband Jeff of New York, Paula Butler, and her husband Mark of Massachusetts and Patti Gardiner and her husband Jim of Maine; a sister-in-law Suzette Thibeault of Massachusetts; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Beside for her parents, she is also predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Thibeault.

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Her children and grandchildren were the center of her world, and nothing brought her more joy than spending time with them.

Calling Hours will be held Friday, July 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

Celebration of life to follow at Templeton Fish and Game, Club Road, Templeton, MA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Relay for Life Greater Gardner 6AYVG9, PO Box 2438, Kennesaw, GA 30156, or on their website at (www.cancer.org). Please reference in memory of Peggy A. (Thibeault) Hastings.