Margaret “Peggy” Brighton, 80, of Monticello, New York passed away unexpectedly on March 18^th, surrounded by her three children and Goddaughter. She was born on June 24th, 1945, in Bronx, New York to Marion Hiney Cunningham and John Cunningham.

Peggy is a retired secretary from Saint Peters Catholic Church in Monticello, where she was also involved with the Altar Rosary Society, and a member of the Monticello Fire Department Auxiliary for 40+ years. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was an avid baker who loved to make delicious cakes for all celebrations and enjoyed knitting and making beautiful blankets for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Peggy also loved stamping up and creating projects with her friends, and especially spending time with her birthday group.

She is survived by her three children; Connie Van Keuren her husband Todd, Christopher Brighton his wife Jessica, Cara Nicholson and her husband Robbie; her nine grandchildren: Corey Van Keuren (wife Alyssa), Jenna Booth (husband Bo), Taylor Van Keuren (wife Lauren), Brandi Coleman, Jack Brighton (Michaella Decker), Logan Brighton, Emma Nicholson, Delaney Nicholson and RJ Nicholson; her eight great-grandchildren; Eliana, Chase, Ella, Sadie, Ellis, Lincoln, Jaxon and Olivia; as well as her brothers: John Cunningham and James Cunningham; and many nieces and nephews.

Peggy was predeceased by her husband Albert “Steve” Brighton; both her parents Marion Hiney Cunningham and John Cunningham; and a sister Caroline Budinsky.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 26 from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, 401 Broadway in Monticello. Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 27 at 10:00am at St. Peter’s Church, Broadway and Liberty Street in Monticello with Fr. Bob Porpora officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Peter’s Cemetery in Monticello.

Memorial donations can be made to St. Peters Church in Monticello, or to the Monticello Fire Department Auxiliary.