Margaret M. "Peggy" (Kelliher) Hoffman

Margaret M. Hoffman (Kelliher), age 73, of Norwood, passed away surrounded by her family on January 13, 2026, with her husband Frederick L. (Ted) Hoffman and children by her side. She is survived by her beloved husband Ted; her three children, Brian Hoffman (Kimberly) of Norwood, Meghann McCarthy (Matthew) of Melrose, and Kevin Hoffman (Emily) of Needham; her brothers Francis Kelliher and Robert Kelliher, and her sister Katherine McKnight. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and Hoffman in-laws.
Peg was born on February 13, 1952, in Boston to Robert and Margaret Kelliher (MacNeil). She grew up in St. Patrick's Parish on Dudley St. in Roxbury and West Roxbury and graduated from Girls’ Latin School in 1969. Peg received a Bachelor’s degree from Boston College in 1973 and began her nursing career in Brookline working as a visiting nurse. After many years, she returned to college at Northeastern University where she received a Master’s degree in nursing. All the while working full time and raising her growing family of three children with Ted. Peg began her second nursing career as a Nurse Practitioner, working for many years as an NP in the Internal Medicine Department at Dedham Medical Associates. Peg concluded her many years of nursing as a clinical nursing instructor at Regis College.
In October of 1973, Peg married the “love of her life,” Ted Hoffman, and settled in Norwood where they happily lived for 46 years, creating a warm and loving home along with their children. The years flew by and Peg’s family became complete with the births of her grandchildren Kathryn, Christian, Margaret, Mason, Mckenna, and Ruth. Spending time with her grandchildren and attending their special events and athletic games were cherished moments.
A woman with many interests, Peg enjoyed spending time with friends old and new, especially in the Tree Streets area of Norwood on Cypress Street. She loved to sing and listen to music—especially Irish music. Rarely did a Saturday go by without hours of WROR’s Irish Hit Parade playing on the radio. Peg also enjoyed walking, reading, and vacationing on Lake Winnipesaukee in N.H., Ogunquit, and Falmouth. Peg and Ted traveled to Europe numerous times, visiting Paris, Rome, and other European cities, but Ireland, of course, was a magic
destination for Peg. The Irish sights and people (and music, of course) provided a lifetime of memories—especially the first family visit, one she never forgot and remembered most fondly. Other favorite destinations included Florida, California, and St. Thomas in the Caribbean.
Visiting hours will be held at the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre Street, West Roxbury on Tuesday, January 20th from 3 to 7 PM. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Timothy’s Church in Norwood on Wednesday, January 21st at 10:30 AM. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 990 LaGrange Street, Boston, MA 02132 at 12:15. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Peg’s memory would be greatly appreciated to the Arch Street Shrine, 100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110 or CatholicTV, 34 Chestnut Street, Watertown, MA 02472. For online guestbook and full obituary, visit http://www.lawlerfuneralhome.com.