Mrs Beaupird was big part of my childhood great friends with her daughter. Michelle spent lots of days hanging out at the house would see her at church. She’ll be missed. I know she was loved. My heart goes out to everyone thinking and praying of you all. over the years I’d love seeing her at the pub crawls it would be so much fun. She was a lot of fun to hang out with as I got older too.❤️
Visitations:
Visitation will be held at Spaulding and Curtin Funeral Home in Ferndale from 2 pm-8 pm on Sunday, March 15th. A rosary service will occur at 6pm.
Service:
A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday March 16th, Peggy will lie in-state from12:00 until time of Mass at 12:30, at The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 9844 Woodward Ave. in Detroit.
Margaret (Peggy) Hughena Carter Beaupied, age 94, died peacefully in her home on March 10, 2026.
Peggy was born on July 13, 1931, in Detroit, to Hugh and Jessie (MacIsaac) Carter. Peggy was one of 6 children. She is preceded in death by her siblings Mary (Robert) Stock, Kenneth (Geralda) Carter, Florence (Tom) Murphy, William (Connie) Carter, and Evelyn (Jerry) Lambert as well as her cousin who was raised with her, John MacIsaac. Peggy’s family moved to Ferndale when she was 10 years old, where she lived for the rest of her life. Peggy was a long-time member of St. James Parish in Ferndale and graduated from St. James High School in 1949. After graduating from high school, she held a secretarial position at Detroit Edison. Peggy married Donald Beaupied, also of Ferndale, in October 1957. She and Don went on to raise seven children. They were married 47 years before Don’s death. They loved each other dearly.
Peggy had a long and beautiful life. Throughout her life, she enjoyed being active in her church and community. She volunteered at Providence Hospital and Cancer Center for over 20 years. Peggy was in a knitting club with her sisters and friends, the Stada Babas. Peggy was a fixture in Ferndale, as evidenced by her participation in the first Dream Cruise and various Pub Crawls. She loved to craft, bake, camp, travel, and spend time at her cottage up north. Most of all, Peggy loved being with her friends and family. Everyone looked forward to the cocoa party she and Don hosted each year after the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Peggy loved her husband, her children, and her grandchildren with her whole heart. She showed her love with prayer, food, humor, and kind words.
Peggy is survived by her children: Joseph Beaupied, Marie (Tom) Grant, Jack (Jeff Graves) Beaupied, Philip (Elaine) Beaupied, Jerry Beaupied, Michelle (Larry Hu) Beaupied, and Annette Ellis, as well as her grandchildren: Caileigh Grant, Cara (Ethan Brown) Grant, Cathryn Grant, Amy (Brandon) Speagle, John Beaupied, David Grant, Carter Ellis, and Jack Ellis. Peggy was joyfully awaiting the birth of a great-granddaughter due March 19th. Peggy enjoyed the blessings of many nieces, nephews, and friends.
As you remember Peggy, and as the warm weather approaches, enjoy a tithery aye on the veranda. And remember, "you can’t walk on one leg"!
Visitation will be held at Spaulding and Curtin Funeral Home in Ferndale from 2 pm-8 pm on Sunday, March 15th. A rosary service will occur at 6pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 9844 Woodward in Detroit, on March 16th. Peggy will lie in-state at 12:00 pm. Mass will begin at 12:30 pm.
Donations can be made in Peggy’s name to the Pope Francis Center in Detroit using the following link https://popefranciscenter.org/ Donations can also be made to the Providence Hospital Southfield Oncology Department . Make A Gift | Henry Ford Health | Henry Ford Health - Detroit, MI select tribute gift option in memory of Peggy.
Peggy was the sweetest lady I’ve ever met. She was part of a very loving family and I truly enjoyed visiting her with Danny, her cousin, from Nova Scotia. God bless her and her loved ones.
Rest in Peace Peggy
To each of Peggy's children please accept my deepest sympathy! I don't ever remember a time when I was in your mother's presence she wasn't smiling and laughing. She was always full of joy. What a gift! May she rest in peace and celebrate with your Dad and Aunt Jessie and Uncle Hughie (Bucky) in Paradise!♥️
Momma Beaupied was a second Mom to me and many many many of those who her children loved, she too loved dearly as her own. "Our Neighborhood" Mom! Heaven has the brightest Angel and all of us know, she is now at peace with her wonderful Husband Donald and family. Prayers of peace to all who love Mrs. Peggy Beaupied! God is Good, and he knew it was time to call Momma Beaupied home. Forever missed, always in our hearts!
"I'll always cherish the moment when you taught me the Gaelic phrase 'pogue muh HONE' (or 'pog muh hin'). It brought so much laughter to our time together, and I can still hear your infectious laugh every time I said it. You were like a second mom to me, and I am grateful for all the joy and wisdom you shared. Thank you for that special piece of your culture; it will forever remind me of you."
Mrs. Beaupied is truly one of the kindest and sweetest people I have ever encountered. I distinctively remember the first time we met many years ago at one of her Thanksgiving coco parties. She was standing at the sink making coffee and we were talking. I looked down at my watch thinking it’s exactly three and half minutes since we met and this woman has captivated my heart. Her gentleness and kindness mesmerized me. I realized right then that this is her character and it has been her entire life. Mrs. Beaupied is simply a person you can’t help but love. Over the years my initial impression has never diminished not even the slightest bit. Her existence has made this world a better and happy place.
I was Peggy’s caregiver, and I feel very grateful to have known her. She was a kind and gentle person who always brought warmth to the people around her. Spending time with her created many beautiful memories that I will always cherish.
Peggy had a wonderful spirit and a caring heart. I will always remember her smile and the moments we shared together. She will truly be missed, but her kindness and love will never be forgotten.
With love and remembrance
My Great Aunt Peggy, on my Mother's side. My paternal Grandparents lived on the next block. I spent a lot of time over there. Before cellphones and text messages, I would just show up at Aunt Peggy's. Doors were always unlocked, although I always rang her twisty bell before I went in. Cards were our thing, Kings in the Corner.
And every Halloween my son would stop by and see her. Pic attached.

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