Margaret Kent

Margaret Blomfield Kent, known as Peggy, passed away peacefully on May 16th in Orlando, Florida,
where she had been hospitalized just weeks after her 100th birthday.

Peggy was born in Norwich, England, was raised there and served as a member of the British Red Cross
during WWII. She lived in Paris briefly after the War and then moved to the United States, where she
was married and lived most of her life. She lived in Fairfield County, Connecticut, where she raised two
children and was active in community theatre and various volunteer activities. She then spent nearly 20
years in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she became a familiar face as a regular and frequent volunteer at the
Cincinnati Art Museum. She relocated to Florida in 2013 to be near her daughter. Throughout her life
Peggy was devoted to animals, particularly those without homes, and she was active as a rescue
volunteer and animal caregiver well into her 90's.

Despite having spent most of her life in the States, Peggy was devoted to Great Britain and never
relinquished her UK citizenship. At the celebration marking her 100th birthday last month, she explained
how she believed her longevity was likely due to a faithful regimen of starting each day with oatmeal
and ending each day with wine. At the event, one of her granddaughters presented her with a personal
letter and signed photograph from Queen Elizabeth II.

Peggy is survived by two children, Stephen Kent (Ginger) of Manhattan and Marjorie Kent of Taunton
(Connecticut). She is also survived by two grandchildren, Margaret Kent Edson (Christopher) and
Stephanie Kent, as well as a greatgrandchild, Georgina Ladbrooke Edson.
Services will be private.

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