Marguerite (Peggy) Doherty was born in Detroit, MI and grew up in the Royal Oak area with her parents, Frank and Mona Bevier, and sisters, Anne, Dale and Julie. She was married right out of high school and raised four children: Nancy, Cindy, David and Steven.

Peggy was an avid reader of many genres who owned just about every book written by and about our former Presidents. She had a strong passion for politics and our nation's history and would never turn down the opportunity for a debate or discussion. Peggy greatly valued education and encouraged her children and grandchildren to attend college. She set a great example when she herself returned to school and graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Detroit Mercy's School of Law at the age of 43. (She practiced law under her professional name of Marguerite A. Hanes for 25 years.)

Peggy met her second husband, Gerry, at the law firm where they both worked and were married for almost 17 years. Gerry was her true love and partner in life. Always up for an adventure, the two loved to travel, golf and ski together. It was not unlike them to just jump in the car and see where the road took them. Gerry and Peggy also shared a knack for building and renovating. She was very proud of their skills, which included plumbing, dry walling, painting and installing cabinets. These skills came in handy when she and Gerry rehabbed houses together in Mt. Clemens and Warren as well as when they finished their cottage in Port Austin. She even taught her granddaughters how to hang drywall, lay tile, and install light fixtures!

Family was always the most important; being with her children and grandkids—Vinnie, Anthony, Megan, Ashley, Alyssa and Emma—made Peggy the happiest. She also adored her son-in-law Marco Fusco, daughter-in-law Amy Hanes, and Steven's longtime girlfriend Heidi Hudson, not to mention her stepchildren, Gerald (Heidi) Doherty and John (Vanessa) Doherty. In addition, she was enamored with her grandpuppies — Miffy, Oreo and especially Steven and Heidi's dog Jack.

Peggy had many passions and had a love for life. She was a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, a dedicated gardener, and a strong patriotic American. The 4th of July was by far her favorite holiday, as she often declared the importance of celebrating the privilege of living in a free country. It was actually a family tradition to spend the first week of July vacationing at their cottage in Port Austin, where they enjoyed the Parade, Fireworks, Farmer's Market, visits to the "secret beach" and staying up late to talk, laugh and play Euchre (she was a fierce competitor!). Summer was her favorite season and she would have lived on the beach if she could have. "Life is short, go to the beach" is a mantra you'd often hear from her. Peggy also had a love for giraffes that was evident when you walked into her home and saw the beautiful collection of miscellaneous giraffe gifts she accumulated over the years.

Peggy had a huge heart and contagious smile. She fiercely loved her family, was a loyal friend, and put everything into the work she did. As a lawyer, she was often the voice to those who couldn't speak up for themselves and poured her heart into ensuring the best for every client she worked with. In fact, she was a mentor to many, inspiring and guiding even those outside of her family to become independent and self-sufficient. Helping others is her greatest legacy.

She will be dearly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at www.twistedpink.org.