Marguerite "Peggy"

Ashcroft

CARTHAGE — Marguerite Ellen “Peggy” Plumadore Ashcroft, 79, of Carthage, New York, passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice at the Lewis County General Hospital Residential Care Facility on Sunday morning, November 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She had recently been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Born November 25, 1946, Peggy was one of thirteen children born to Lillian Canal and Clyde Anthony Plumadore. She attended Carthage Augustinian Academy and worked for many years as an executive assistant at Slack Chemical and Parks Distributors. She later continued her career in the office at St. John’s Church in Florida, where she worked until her retirement.

Peggy enjoyed singing in the choir at St. James Church, loved to travel, and, most of all, cherished the time she spent with her family. She will be remembered for the love she shared with those around her and the countless cherished memories she created with her family.

Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Michael T. Ashcroft; her son-in-law, Michael Stemple; her sisters, Barb, Diane, Kathy, Marilyn, and Ida; and her brothers, Dean, David, Clyde, Daniel, Gary, and Joe.

She is survived by her four children: Pamela Ashcroft-Daniels and her companion, Mark Campany, of Carthage; Darren Ashcroft and Lori (Cronk) Ashcroft, of Carthage; Suzanne Ashcroft-Taylor and her husband, Dan Taylor, of Rome; and Krishna Ashcroft-Stemple and her companion, Kevin Trail, of Trenton, Florida.

Peggy is also survived by 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, her brother, John Plumadore, of Arizona, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be no public calling hours; a funeral service will be held privately.  Peggy will be buried in the new St. James Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage, New York. Online condolences may be shared at www.lundyfuneralhome.com.

In Peggy’s memory, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The ALS Association at 1919 University Ave W., Ste 175, St. Paul, MN 55104 or to the Lewis County General Foundation, 7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367.

The family extends its sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Lewis County General Hospital's third-floor Residential Care Facility and Hospice staff for caring for Mom with such kindness, compassion, and love, as though she were their own family. Their care and support will always be remembered.