Alvis P. “Peggy” Stayt

Born in England, Peggy came to Kitchener in 1950. She set up a new agency, the Family Services Bureau ,later K-W Counselling Services, and became the executive director. In 1975 she was honoured at a provincial ceremonial dinner for her contributions in the social service field and was cited for her role in establishing the K-W Social Planning Council, founding the local Parents Without Partners and her membership on the board of governors of the Canadian Welfare Council.

Stayt founded and served as chairman of the K-W Red Cross homemaker service and initiated the After Four Club for children aged seven to ten whose parents worked outside of the home.

She was president of the K-W Philatelic Society, was chairman for local stamp shows and took many awards for her fine collection. She retired in 1976 and returned to England where she died.