ALBANY — Margaret A. McConnell passed away peacefully on April 11, surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret was born in Schenectady to Clinton and Catherine McConnell. She attended St Joseph’s Catholic grade school, Draper Middle School and High School. After she graduated high school, she went on to graduate from Mildred Elley Business School with a degree in Secretarial Science. She also went on to graduate from Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in Accounting.
Margaret worked for Knolls Atomic Power lab for 40 years, retiring in 1988. She had many interests besides spending time with her family and friends. She loved to travel, play golf and sing for the Schenectady Light Opera. Margaret also was into her genealogy and was able to trace her family to Cork County, Ireland. She most of all loved to garden, spending many hours cultivating her garden to perfection.
Margaret is survived by her sister, Marie Blackman; her niece, Terry McConnell-Beshara (Michael); nephew, Greg McConnell (Marsha); and great nephew, Christopher McConnell. She had many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews whom she loved very dearly.
She was predeceased by her parents; her brothers, John Garvey, Clinton McConnell and William Luke McConnell; and her niece, Amy Margaret McConnell.
We would like to thank Dr. David Armenia and Dr. William Busino and their office staff. We would also like to thank Atria of Guilderland, all the wonderful aides, staff and Hospice of Albany, especially Susan, during this difficult time. Special Thanks to Hospice Inn at St Peter’s Hospital and their wonderful staff.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tunsion Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Calling hours will be held at Gleason Funeral Home, 730 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305 on Friday, April 25 from 5-8 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be at St. Joseph’s Church, 600 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305 on April 26 at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, 2501 Troy Schenectady Road, Schenectady, NY 12309, immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205 or to the charity of your choice. Online remembrances may be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com.
