Margaret Ellen "Peggy" McConnell, 68, of Huntingtown, MD passed away August 16, 2010 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick. Peggy was born January 18, 1942 in Washington, D.C. to Howard B. and Florence Wendorff Payne.

She was raised in Hyattsville, MD and graduated from Regina High School, class of 1960. She later attended the Washington School for Secretaries. She married Michael P. McConnell August 27, 1966 and lived in Hyattsville until moving to Huntingtown in 1977. Peggy was a homemaker and was also active in raising and training Vizsla dogs, a Hungarian pointer-retriever dog breed. She was a member of the Chesapeake Kennel Club and enjoyed all types of animals. Peggy loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She was also known for her wonderful dry sense of humor.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, and is survived by her husband Michael Patrick "Mike" McConnell; a daughter Michelle M. Sawall and husband Garrett of Waldorf, MD; a son Kevin P. McConnell and wife Patti of St. Leonard, MD; grandchildren Christopher Parks of St. Leonard, Kaylee, Samantha and Breanne Sawall, all of Waldorf and Megan McConnell of St. Leonard, MD; and by brothers Richard "Dick" Payne of Greenbelt, MD, John Payne of Upper Marlboro, MD and Tom Payne, also of Greenbelt.

Expressions of sympathy in Peggy's name may be made to the Patuxent Animal Welfare Society, Cat Rescue and Adoptions of Calvert, St. Mary's, Anne Arundel & Prince George's Counties. Contributions may be mailed to 936 Tidewater Grove Court, Annapolis, MD 21401 or online at www.pawspet.petfinder.org

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.

Visitation
August 19, 2010
2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 P.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Owings, MD

Mass of Christian Burial
August 20, 2010
10:30 A.M.
Location: Jesus the Good Shepherd