Margaret June (Turley) Maskill, 88, of Rochester, Michigan, passed away on April 18, 2016.

Beloved wife of the late Donald James Sr., she was born July 1, 1927, in Detroit to the late Willis and Rose (Nordheim) Turley. She was a loving wife, dedicated mother, devout Christian and a true inspiration to her family and friends.

“Peggy” was educated at St. Ambrose and St. Mary’s Nursing College in Detroit. She bravely served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps (St. Mary’s Hospital, Detroit) during World War II, where she met the love of her life, Donald. They were married for 61 years.

Her smile was contagious, her words uplifting, her message was peace. She served as a gifted registered nurse, a Girl Scout leader, and a giving volunteer for Rochester Welcome Wagon and St. Andrews Catholic Church. We so looked forward to her blessing “God be with you dear” and sharing her unconditional love for the Lord, family, friends and anyone who asked.

She was the proud mother of Dawn and Jay Helman, Denis and Tracy Maskill, Debra and Martin Cohn, Dale and JoAnn Maskill, Mark Maskill, Marianne and Lyn Joyner, Donald and Carol Maskill Jr., Therese and Kurt Foote, Martin Maskill and Lisa and Kyle Smalley. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and her brother Dick Gadoua.

“We love you Mom/Grama. You will always be our blessing.”

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her grandson’s name, Donald James Maskill III, to the Futures Foundation (MORC) 16200 19 Mile Road, Clinton Twp., MI 48038. Please visit www.pixleyfuneral.com.