Margaret "Peg" Mary Tierney Trimble Haslach

August 10, 1952 – November 4, 2025

Starke, Florida

Margaret "Peg" Mary Tierney TrimbleHaslach, age 73, of Starke, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family—her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Peg moved with her late husband, Ray, to Starke 43 years ago from Toms River, New Jersey. Together, they raised their five children with deep faith and devotion as parishioners of St. Edward Catholic Church, where Peg became an integral part of the parish community. A dedicated Sunday school teacher for 13 years, Peg also served as the church secretary for seven years during this time and as the CYO youth director for six years, always fostering a spirit of love and service to others.

Peg's passion for education was lifelong. After completing her Bachelor of Education and graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Florida in 1992, she began a rewarding 22-year career in the Bradford County School System. Long before becoming a certified teacher, Peg was deeply involved in the school community, volunteering for over 13 years as a class mom, PTA member, and school volunteer. Among her many achievements, in 1984, she co-created the beloved school-wide reading program, "The R.A.T. Race," at Southside Elementary, which inspired a love for reading in countless children. Peg also played a key role in ensuring that all students had access to participate in the annual eighth-grade Disney field trip, making sure no child was left behind. In 1996 Peg was Bradford County District Teacher of the Year. Her belief in educating the whole child, not just the parts that read and write was central to her life's work of cultivating the emotional and spiritual growth of every child. In her quiet and steadfast way, Peg touched the lives of all who knew her. Her legacy of love, faith, and service will continue to live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all those she taught and mentored.

As a mother, Peg's home was always open to those in need, whether it was for a weekend or for an entire school year. There was rarely a time when the Trimble household was without company. Peg and Ray's home became a sanctuary for many, providing a safe, adventurous, and loving space for all who entered.

After being widowed at the age of 49, in 2006 Peg found love again when she met Bob. The two married November 22, 2008, and together, they shared 18 years filled with joy and adventure, traveling, camping, reading, and cherishing their time in retirement with family and friends.

Peg is survived by her beloved husband, Bob; two sons, Raymond E. Trimble II (Jacqueline) of Keystone Heights and Jeremy Trimble (Stephanie) of St. Augustine; three daughters, Melanie Sanders (Marvin) of Starke, Casey Wingerter of Jacksonville, and Kelly Trimble of New Orleans, Louisiana; three stepsons Michael Haslach (Raine) of Freehold, New Jersey, Tommy Arthur (Donna) of Forked River, New Jersey, and Danny Arthur (Justine) of Jackson, New Jersey; seventeen grandchildren, Jeremy Andrew Trimble (Abbie), Tristen Barton, Raychel Rodriguez (Manny), Dylan Trimble (Jessey), Raymond E. Trimble III, Elizabeth Smith (Dylan), Rebecca Rittmer (Jeff), Madison Wingerter, Bailey Jarmusch (Alex), Younger Wingerter, Tierney Wingerter, Jonathan Haslach, Ryan Walder, Bobby Walder (Ashley), Tiffany Gowesky (Peter), Tommy Arthur (Summer), Laura Drahos (Rick); and twenty-four great-grandchildren, Coast, Cove, and Cast Rodriguez, Baby Rittmer (due 2026), Raygen and River Trimble, Adelynn and Avery Smith, Jeremy and Aurora Trimble, Finn Jarmusch, Emerson and Logan Walder, Jack, Connor, and Owen Walder, Noah, Grace, and Leah Gowesky, Willow, Izzy, and Luke Arthur, Maverick and Sawyer Drahos. Peg is also survived by her two brothers, James G. Tierney II (Connie) of Merchantville, New Jersey, Kenneth Tierney (Anne) of Toms River, New Jersey, and two sisters, Kathryn Ferlsan (Tye) of Bayville, New Jersey, and Jennifer Palmerson (Ron) of Toms River, New Jersey. Peg was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Trimble, her parents, James G. and Maryanne E. Tierney, sisters, Patricia Mary Tierney, Barbara Ann MacFarlane, and brothers Robert McAnnally, and Edward Trimble

A Memorial Mass in honor of Peg's life will be celebrated at St. Edward Catholic Church, with Father Andy Mitera presiding. The memorial funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:00am. Interment will take place at a later date in a private family ceremony.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Peg's name to the American Liver Foundation or the American Heart Association.

Arrangements are under the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home 620 Nona Street, Starke Florida 32091. (904)964-6200