Gwendolyn (Van Mater) Fargo of Duxbury passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 11 surrounded by family including her husband of 56 years, Charles H. Fargo.

Gwen was raised in Waban, by her parents J. Appleton and Gwendolyn Van Mater, who later lived in Duxbury.  After graduation from Stoneleigh-Burnham School, she attended Skidmore College for 2 years and later received a degree from Katherine Gibbs School.  During her career she was an Administrative Assistant in the Presidents Office of Jordan Hospital.

Gwen was a member of the Duxbury Garden Club, Duxbury Yacht Club and enjoyed gardening and sailing with her family and friends.

Gwen leaves her son Charles H. Fargo III and wife Jean of Raleigh, NC, son Peter A. Fargo and wife Edwina of Scituate, MA, daughter Sara H. Fargo and companion Paul Berube of Duxbury, MA; five grandchildren, Christopher K. Fargo of New York City, NY, Laura C. Fargo of Tallahassee, FL, Julie B. Fargo, Peter A. Fargo, Jr., and Mary M. Fargo all of Scituate, MA; sister, Suzanne Gray and her husband Douglas of Duxbury, MA and Boca Grande, FL; and her beloved dog, Sassafras.

A private family graveside service was held on February 14.  Donations may be made in Gwen’s memory to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360.