STANFORDVILLE- Margaret Traudt Brizzie, age 73, of Stanfordville, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, in the comfort of her home.

Born on October 4, 1953, in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late James L. Traudt Sr. and Jeanette (Nagy) Traudt.

Margaret worked for the Hyde Park Central School District for 10 years before going on to work for the Webutuck Central School District, amounting to a 37-year teaching career. She also spent 25 years teaching swimming classes for the American Red Cross.

A lifetime resident of Dutchess County, Margaret was a member of the Cocker Spaniel Field Trial Club of America, and the Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club. She bred and raised English Springer Spaniels for many years, and it brought much joy and happiness to her life.

Mrs. Brizzie was a past member of the Reformed Dutch Church of Hyde Park and current congregant of the United Church of Christ in Stanfordville.

On November 28, 1981, in Hyde Park, she married her husband, Kenneth Brizzie. Mr. Brizzie predeceased her in 2015.

Margaret is survived by her sister-in-law, Susanne Behr Traudt, of Rensselaer, NY; nieces, Laura Jeanne Traudt (Christopher Mahar) of Schenectady and Kaitlin Michelle Duffy (Michael) with their son, Colin James; and nephew, Michael James Traudt (Caitlin Lloyd) with their sons, Christopher James and Camden Michael.

She is also survived by her great friends, Tim Knickerbocker of Clinton Corners and Darrin Butland of Ancram.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brother, James Traudt Jr., in 2022.

In keeping with Margaret's wishes, cremation has taken place. Her ashes will be buried alongside her husband in Union Cemetery of Hyde Park.

Margaret respectfully requested that memorial donations be directed to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538. (www.dcspca.org)

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

To send an online condolence, please visit Margaret's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.