Margaret O. Nassetta, affectionately known to all as Peggy, died peacefully after visits from her family on Friday, Oct. 17. She was 82.

Peggy was born to loving parents William Ferguson Orkney and Margaret Matheson on Dec. 2, 1931 in Quincy. Her father Willie sparked her lifelong interest in golf and she was very proud of the fact her mother was a member of the 1926 graduating class at Pembroke College, which is now part of Brown University. After graduating, Peggy began a long professional career beginning at Electric Boat, now known as General Dynamics, in Groton, Conn., where she met Tom, the love of her life and partner for over 63 years. Peggy always knew her own mind and had strong convictions, surprising all family and friends when she and Tom eloped to get married. They owned their first home in Waterford, Conn., and began raising their family there, moving to Hingham, and eventually settling in Norwell.

Throughout her life she was always very active and involved with a variety of organizations ranging from her church, her community, schools, and also expanding her career, which spanned from years with Talbots, originally working for Rudy and Nancy Talbot then eventually working with Halliday Corp., the town of Norwell, and a long career in real estate.

She enjoyed being with people and anyone who came in contact with her loved her for her happy demeanor, generosity, no-nonsense attitude and kindness. She and Tom traveled extensively together and with friends, and she was a skier and avid golfer for years. One of her favorite pastimes in recent years was her weekly mahjong game with Pearl and the girls from Norwell, whom she loved dearly and will sorely miss her.

Words cannot express how thankful her family is for all the cards, visits, kind words and prayers that were received from neighbors and friends. In addition to her many activities and commitments, she was always happiest spending time with her many grandchildren whom she got to see often.

Peggy is survived by her husband Tom Nassetta of Norwell; her loving children, daughter Deborah Nugent and her husband John of Edgartown, and her son Scott Nassetta of Baldwin, Me., and her sisters Nancy Hileman, Barbara Dutton and Mary Stober. She was the cherished grandmother of Cameron, Alex and Zoe Nugent of Edgartown, and Rachel, Correy, Jessica and Sarah of Standish, Me. She is also survived by her two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life will be held at the Groton Congregational Church, 162 Monument street, Groton, Conn., on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Mystic, Conn., and will be private. See Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 Manley street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379 in Peggy’s memory.