Margery G. Peirce

Margery G. (Peirce) Meehan, 97, a lifelong resident of Waltham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2026, at Brooksby Village in Peabody.

Born on January 11, 1929, in Waltham, she was the daughter of the late Allan and Lilian (Roberts) Peirce. Margery graduated from Waltham High School and Fisher Junior College, and she remained a lifelong learner through her deep love of reading and history. She married her husband, the late Russell J. Meehan, on May 20, 1950, at First Baptist Church in Lexington, and together they raised their family in Waltham.

For many years, Margery worked as office manager for the family business, Peirce Rose Co., a greenhouse operation that grew roses and evolved from earlier farming roots on land her family had tended since the 1600s. The business, tied to local landmarks like the historic house on Waverly Oaks Road built in 1699, reflected her family’s long history in the area; her lineage traces back to passengers on the Mayflower, Boston’s first mayor John Phillips, and she even had treasured letters from her great uncle who died in the Civil War . Peirce Rose Co. was a big operation and Margery’s role kept everything running smoothly. She retired in the mid-1980s to care for her grandchildren but then continued working for her uncle at Peirce Tank Cleaning until his retirement.

Family was everything to Margery. She quietly supported everyone, whether through childcare for cousins when her siblings had a newborn, helping relatives through hard times, or just being there behind the scenes to make things work. Her selflessness extended to taking in family members when needed and caring for her parents in their later years. She loved spending time with her loved ones and believed in doing whatever it took to keep the family strong.

Margery’s passion for history ran deep, from local stories tied to her Massachusetts roots to world events and biographies that explored what made people and eras tick. She enjoyed historical fiction and always sought to understand the past, often uncovering family connections that stretched back centuries.

In addition to her husband Russell, Margery was predeceased by her son Paul D. Meehan; her brothers Robert A. Peirce, Donald P. Peirce and Thomas H. Peirce and her sister Sally McKenney.

She is survived by her daughters, Martha J. Marchand (late Steven) of Medford and Janet E. Aucoin (Joseph) of Waltham; her grandchildren, Stefanie A. Claydon (Richard), and Trevor J. Marchand along with many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service for Margery will be held on Tuesday February 17th at 12 noon in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brooksby Village, Resident Care Fund, or Scholarship Fund, in c/o Philanthropy Department, 300 Brooksby Village Drive, Peabody, 01960