At Seaforth Community Hospital, on Monday July 22, 2024, at the age of 83. Predeceased by her father Harry (1971) and her mother Mary (nee Forest) (2015) McLeod. Beloved wife of the late Dirk “Dick” Dejong (2021) for 46 years. Dearly loved mother of Elizabeth DeJong of London and Esther DeJong of Toronto. Much loved grandma of Zara Finlay of Seaforth. Proud great grandma of Rhea, Maximus, and Mason. Dear sister of Mary “Bonnie” MacTaggart of Napanee, Heather McLeod of London, Donald “Joe” McLeod of Bayfield, Jean McLeod (Logan) of Alaska, Lawrence “Boy” McLeod (Chris) of Alberta, Lyda “Chum” McLeod of British Columbia. Also, fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends.

She will be warmly remembered for enjoying the simple pleasures of life: gardening, volunteering, travelling, knitting, reading and her cats.

A celebration of Peg’s life will be held at a later date. Her body has been donated for medical research to the University of Western Ontario.

If desired, donation to the Seaforth Horticultural Society or Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Offer Condolence for the family of DeJONG: Margaret “Peg” Isabel (McLeod)