Adeline ‘Peggy’ (Taylor) Scholefield

PEPPERELL, Mass. – Adeline “Peggy” (Taylor) Scholefield, 89, of Maplewood Farm, Pepperell, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 66 years, Bob Scholefield, who passed away on February 1, 2020. Peggy was born in Brooklyn, NY, on November 23, 1932. She is the daughter of Cornelia (Campbell) Taylor and her spouse Calvin Joseph Taylor. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Manhattan, NY and continued her education at NYU, where she earned a degree in radiology. She began her career by working as an x-ray technician at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in NY. She married her longtime friend and love, Bob on June 26th, 1954. The couple then moved to Tewksbury, MA, where Peggy continued her career as an x-ray technician at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lowell, MA. In 1968, Bob and Peggy purchased Maplewood Farm in Pepperell, where they raised their five children and devoted their lives to the care of foster children and disabled veterans from the Bedford VA Hospital CRC program. Their commitment to the care of foster children was recognized and featured on the Massachusetts Channel 5 show ‘Chronicle’. In 1991, Peggy received a master’s degree in psychology from Springfield College and was subsequently employed by U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy as the Health & Human Service Representative. Peggy was an active member of St. Joseph’s Church in Pepperell and had served as a member of its parish council and the church’s centennial committee. Peggy had a voice like no other. She studied opera as a young lady in Manhattan and was the youngest person to ever perform at the old Carnegie Hall in New York City. Over the years she performed in numerous area talent shows and won accolades for her gift. Peggy loved all things relating to New York City, including the Brooklyn Dodgers, the NY Yankees and the NY Giants. She enjoyed her summers vacationing at the ocean and her “days away” at the pool with her children. Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday, as she was surrounded by her family and loved ones. She leaves seven daughters: Debra McDowell of Nashua, NH; Colleen Beliveau & her husband Ken of Pepperell; Maria Scholefield of Townsend; Rebecca Neptune & her husband Tyler of New Orleans, LA; Heidi Rivera of Leominster ; and Colleen Elizabeth Scholefield and Alicia Jaynes, of Pepperell. She also left behind six sons: Robert Scholefield & his wife Robin of Madbury, NH; Scott Scholefield & his fiancé Bonnie Lucciano of Pepperell; Colin Patrick Scholefield & his wife Laura of Hollis, NH; Mark DuPont & his wife, Mariann of Palm Beach, FL; GySgt Terrell Stone & his wife, Carol of Yuma, AZ; David Rose & his wife, Annie of Billerica. Peggy also leaves her loving sister, Catherine Taylor Hoban of Middletown, NY and a dear cousin, Joan Campbell Rivera & her husband Felix of Maywood, NJ. Peggy leaves 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her son in law, David McDowell of Pepperell, in 2004. As foster parents, Peggy and Bob’s extended family also includes countless children including Dan, Luis, Danny, Heidi, Christina, Holly, Gene, Timothy, Shawn, Alan, Robert, and Al who entered their lives & home through the MA Department of Children & Families. “Remember me as always loving you” – Mom The entire Scholefield family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice for their many kindnesses during Peggy’s care. Peggy’s family will receive relatives and friends at calling hours from 4pm – 7pm on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 250 Main Street (Rte 119) in Townsend Center. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10am on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Our Lady of Grace Parish, 28 Tarbell Street, Pepperell. Burial proceedings will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Pepperell. For additional information or to leave an online condolence, please visit their website at www.andersonfuneral.com.