Margaret “Peg” J. Balcom

GRANVILLE – Margaret “Peg” J. Balcom, 73, of State Route 22, went into the arms of the Lord, on Friday, March 24, 2017.

Born on August 25, 1943 in Pittsfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Margaret (Weiss) Hartwell.

Peg graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1962 and a year later, married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Wallace Balcom. They have been married 54 wonderful years. Peg and Wallace started their family with four wonderful children. Peg was the mom that every child dreamed of. Always there to listen and give good advice and most importantly, she had warm welcoming arms to embrace each tear with love. Peg was also a strong, loving and patient wife that Wallace always appreciated. She inspired her family, as Peg never had a mean thing to say about anyone. Peg was the salt of the earth. She always had her feet on the ground and most importantly was thankful for everything and everyone in her life.

Her faith played a large role in her life. She loved her Lord and lived her life according to the Scriptures, which was her legacy. Peg is now being held in the hands of the Lord, watching over her loved ones.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Lori Balcom Batty and her brother, Charles Hartwell.

Survivors include her loving husband, Wallace Balcom of North Granville; her children, Todd and his wife, Cinnamon Balcom of Granville, Peggy Holcomb and her husband, Daryl of Granville and Amy Barrett of Maryland; her grandchildren, Neil McDonald, Christopher Balcom and his wife, Sarah, Anthony Balcom, Philip Balcom, Joshua Barrett, Emily Barrett, Loriann Barrett, Mikayla Batty and Seth Batty; her sisters, Sue McDowell and her husband, Greg and Beth Martin and her husband, Bruce; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services will be private with the Rev. Kevin Gebo, pastor of the Truthville Baptist Church, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Truthville Baptist Church, 39 County Road 12, North Granville, NY 12854.

Burial will be later in the spring at Bethany Cemetery in Truthville.

Arrangements are under the care of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.