Margaret (Peggy) McDonough Connolly
Margaret (Peggy) McDonough Connolly passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her daughters on Friday, September 14th after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was one of 12 born in County Galway, Ireland and moved to Boston just under 60 years ago.
Peggy raised her 3 children, Joanne, Chrissy and Pat, in Dorchester. She moved to Quincy for a few years and ultimately landed in Braintree with her daughters and son-in-law. Peggy looked after her 3 grandchildren, Sara, Erin and Anna, who were her ultimate pride and joy.
Peggy was always full of life and was the person you wanted at your table at a party. She knew how to have a good time and you were always assured to have fun in her presence. Peggy loved her trips to Foxwoods to play slots and cherished her annual trips to Las Vegas with Chrissy. She made the trek to Disney World several times and enjoyed the magic with her granddaughters. She treasured time with family when visiting Ireland almost every other year the last few years.
You could always count on Peggy to tell you like it is. If you looked “strong” up in a dictionary any one who knew her would not be surprised to see her name there – in lights. She was never afraid to voice her opinion or right a wrong.
Peggy was blessed with many nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. A common theme remembered by all was her love of Christmas and Christmas lights. She was fortunate to remain very close to her siblings even though oceans separated some of them. Peggy could always be counted on to know the family news because she was diligent in keeping up with her weekly phone calls.
Peggy/Fred(dy)/Nana/Mom/Blondie will be sorely missed but memories of her will live forever. She is always in our hearts.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gregory’s Church, 2223 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Monday, September 17th at 10:00 AM. Relative and friends invited. Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Sunday 2-6 pm. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers make a donation to your favorite charity – or buy yourself a scratch ticket and a rum and coke.
Guestbook Entries
Pega. Rest in peace! 🙏. Will always remember you! Xo🍀
My darling sister peggy, Im so glad we had 6 great days together in Ireland (our home land ) with the whole family together ,we all had a very strong bond and I enjoyed the time we all had together ,you are and always have been a very big part of my life from growing up and getting in trouble to sitting around and playing cards and singing our favourite songs ,you may have left us for now , but there is one thing I do know and that’s that we will meet again and I will definitely see your beautiful smiling face again ,till we meet again sleep tight my beautiful big sister ,I will never forget you , love Michael and family xxxxxx
Can’t believe I’m writing this for you so soon, I will treasure all our memories that we made in Ireland and never ever forget our little chats , sleep tight my lovely auntie and fly high with the angels , love always and forever Kathleen, Jamie , joe and josh x x x x
This obituary is beautiful and sums up Peggy perfectly, well done Joanne and Chrissy she would be so proud. But then she was very proud of her two daughters and with good reason, you both have been amazing daughters and have done so much for her over the years. I know it was only payback for all she did for you. She was a special lady and I know you will be lost without her but take some of her strength and remember all the good times. Love to you all.xxx
Christine and family while you grieve know that we grieve for you. Know that her spirit lives on through each and everyone she touched so she will always and forever be with you. God bless and guide you through this sorrowful time.