Margaret Lloyd Willard, 96, formerly of Princeton, NJ and Pomfret, VT, passed September 8 at her home in Scarborough, ME. Peg, as she was known, was born, raised and educated in  the Philadelphia area, daughter of Joseph David and Mary Watters Lloyd. She is survived her sons Bruce and Glenn, their  wives Jodie and Liz, and 3 grandchildren - Liv, Savanna and Sierra  Willard.

A graduate of Temple University with a degree in Physical  Education, she was a true force of life and enjoyed skiing, hiking,  snowshoeing and bicycling well into her 80's. But it was animals  and the natural world of New England that gave her the greatest  joy.  She cultivated beautiful gardens in Vermont and Maine and  was a tireless advocate for dogs and wild animals around the  world.

She and her beloved husband, Jess, were married for 66 years. She will be remembered by those who knew her for her warmth,  elegance, creativity, addiction to fun and infectious sense of  humor. At her request, there will be no local memorial service.  She will be laid to rest in East Barnard in Vermont, under the sugar maples.