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Peggy Abrey 19th October 1930 – 21st December 2021
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Peggy was born in Melbourn, the daughter of Jack and Ivy Robinson. Her grandfather Harry Robinson owned the tailor’s shop at the corner of the Moor, and Jack, one of Harry’s 3 sons, worked in the shop. The cottage is still there, but the shop has gone. Peggy went to the village school in Mortlock Street, and after leaving at 14 went to work in Melbourn Post Office. She later moved to the Post Office in Cambridge. Peggy married Gerald Abrey in All Saints’ Melbourn and they moved to a small cottage in Meldreth. This was the only time that Peggy lived outside Melbourn. Peggy and Gerald both served the church faithfully over the years. Peggy was artistic and channelled her skill into dressmaking, needlework and embroidery. Gerald was not in good health for some years and Peggy took good care of him until the end. Peggy did not get out so much after Gerald’s death, but she kept up to date with all village goings on and still had a sharp mind even at the age of 91. melbournmagazine@gmail.com
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