Obituary: Margaret Poturnicki Blackwood, 84, formerly of Branford

Obituary courtesy of Porto Funeral Home:

Margaret "Peggy" Poturnicki Blackwood, 84, of Alpharetta, GA formerly of Branford, CT devoted and loving wife of Klaus Lenhard passed away at her home on December 17, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Cherished mother of Marianne (Bobby) Bock of Jericho, NY and Carolyn (Brad Jensen) Blackwood of Encino, CA. Loving grandmother of Jacob Bock and Madison Jensen. Beloved sister of Mary Poturnicki of Guilford, Alfred Poturnicki of Duxbury, MA and David Poturnicki of Charlotte, NC. Aunt of Jennifer Mingione, Paula Araiza, Pati Wetherbee and Karen Poturnicki. Peggy is also survived by brother-in-law, Hugo Lenhard; and sister-in-law, Uli Meyer. She was predeceased by her nephew, Mark Poturnicki. Peggy was born in New Haven on November 5, 1938 daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret Urquhart Poturnicki.

Peggy was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was fiercely loyal to those she loved. Peggy was the center of her family, and her ability to face adversity with bravery and grace was her hallmark. It is that strength that will carry her grieving family through this difficult time. Peggy was equal parts beauty and fire. Her pride for her children and grandchildren was only eclipsed by her love for them. She will be profoundly missed. Prior to her retirement, Peggy was an interior designer for Tile America.

Her funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven THURSDAY morning January 5, 2023 at 10:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 11:00. Entombment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Family and friends may call THURSDAY morning from 8:30 to 10:30.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following organizations to which Peggy was so committed during her lifetime, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust at www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.