Obituary: Margaret “Peg” Noonan

WELLS – Margaret Mary “Peg” (DuVarney) Noonan, 82, of Wells, formerly of West Boylston, Mass. and Round Rock, Texas, died at her home on Friday, June 5, 2026. Peg was born in Worcester, Mass., the daughter of Theodore M. and Laura S. (Wastila) DuVarney, and was raised in West Boylston, Mass. She graduated from West Boylston High School and Worcester State College, and began her career as an educator in the West Boylston public schools, where she taught for 10 years. Peg lived in Boylston, Mass. for many years and was an active member of her community. She belonged to the St. Mary of the Hills Church Sodality, the Boylston Historical Society, and the Auxiliary of the Capt. Robert Andrews Militia. In 1977, Peg and her husband, William, moved to Round Rock, Texas, when his work with IBM brought the family to the Austin area. There, Peg continued her lifelong vocation as a teacher, serving for 27 years in the Round Rock Independent School District. She was a member of the Latin Mass Community and the Round Rock Historical Commission. A passionate educator and presenter, Peg conducted science workshops and gave historical presentations throughout Texas. She also volunteered at Pioneer Farms, a living history museum in Austin. After retiring to Wells in 2005, Peg once again became deeply involved in her community. She was active with the Wells Ogunquit Senior Center and generously shared her time and talents as a volunteer, presenting programs and workshops at schools, retirement homes, and community organizations. Peg had a lifelong love of learning, history, teaching, and travel. She visited all 50 states and enjoyed crafts, puzzles, and the many friendships she formed throughout the different chapters of her life. Above all, Peg will be remembered for her curiosity, devotion to education, community spirit, and love for her family. Peg is survived by her three grandsons, Bennett Prescott Noonan, Theodore Thomas Noonan, and Lincoln Henry Noonan, and her daughter-in-law, Melissa L. Noonan, all of Abilene, Texas; her brothers Theodore L. DuVarney and his wife, Elizabeth, of South Chesterfield, Va., and David M. DuVarney and his wife, Bobi, of Gardnerville, Nev.; many nieces and nephews; special cousins Dominic and Kelley DuVarney of Austin, Texas; and dear friends John and Shari Gregoire of Katy, Texas, Margaret Beasley of Round Rock, Texas, and George and Carol Hersom of Sanford. Her husband, William C. Noonan, died in 1999; and her son, William P. Noonan, passed away in 2023. She was also predeceased by her sisters Jean Louise Izbicki and her husband, Ken, and Laura Joanne Manners and her husband, Mark. A calling hour will be held Tuesday, June 16, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, Mass. A funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 111 Worcester St., West Boylston. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery, West Boylston, Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wells Ogunquit Senior Center P.O. Box 987 Wells, ME 04090 or online at [http://www.wellsogunquitseniorcenter.org/donate](http://www.wellsogunquitseniorcenter.org/donate). Copy the Story Link