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Aug. 28, 2023

·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ is saddened by the passing of , a member of ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨’s Food Services team for more than 30 years. Peggy passed away on Aug. 16, 2023. She was 64 years old.

Peggy joined Laurer in 1991. She will be remembered as an integral member of the Food Services team, providing exceptional, first-name service to faculty, staff and students. Peggy’s warm demeanor and friendly personality will be missed by her family, friends, ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ colleagues and students.

The university will lower its flags to half-mast in Peggy's honour.

Peggy leaves behind her son, Jacob Arand, siblings, nieces and nephews. A celebration of Peggy’s life will be held Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 24 Temperance St. in Milverton, Ont. ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨’s Food Services team will honour Peggy during an in-person memorial to be held at a later date. Details will be shared with the ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ community when they become available.

Condolences and donations to Jacob Arand’s education fund are appreciated by Peggy’s family and can be arranged through .

Losing a member of the university community is difficult. ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ employees in need of assistance can access the Employee and Family Assistance Program for support. The free service provides employees with confidential professional counselling. To arrange an appointment, call 1.800.663.1142. Resources are also available at homeweb.ca. ·ï»Ë²ÊƱƽ̨ students in need of assistance can contact the Student Wellness Centre at wellness@wlu.ca.