Peg McWade

Margaret (Peggy) Johnson McWade was born in Poughkeepsie, New York and lived in Waltham before coming to Groton with her husband Gordon (Tiny) and their two children.

Peg trained as a fine arts painter before earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and taught in universities and public school systems in several positions.

Peggy’s riding brought them to Groton to find land and a barn and riding trails. Their active life included much skiing, thanks to Gordon being a member of the 10th Mountain Division during World War II.

In Groton, the children were active in 4H and the Pony Club although they attended school in Lincoln, MA when Peggy taught
there.

Peggy discusses her volunteering with several non-profits, her interests in conservation and local arts. She recounts trips to the Himalayas, Australia, China, Japan, Chile and the Cotswolds.

Her thoughts about what is positive in Groton and concerns for the future finishes our chat under the trees at the Groton Public Library.