In Memory

Margaret E. Conway

Margaret E. Conway

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Margaret E. Conway

October 2, 1942 - July 29, 2020

Sacramento, California - Peggy Conway was born an only child in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, to a loving family of merchants, farmers, and educators. She herself went into nursing, and was a proud graduate of the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan. Although she left the state after graduating, she always considered herself a Michigander, and spent Saturdays in the fall rooting the Wolverines to victory.

She started as an R.N. in New York City and eventually settled in Sacramento in the 1970s. She worked as an intensive care nurse in the cardiac unit at Mercy General Hospital for many years. A long-time resident of the Arden Park neighborhood, she was a friendly presence with a quick smile when walking one of many loving canine companions.

Peggy was a kind, loving and generous friend and while she never married or had children, she considered her friends and dogs her family. In addition to her love of animals, Peggy loved musical theater and opera, and maintained season subscriptions and memberships in many local cultural organizations.
She leaves behind many friends around the country, but especially in the Sacramento area. Her friends are holding a Celebration of Life in Sacramento on Saturday, May 22; for details, please e-mail PeggyCelebrationofLife@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, she would be happiest knowing that her friends donated in her memory to their local animal shelter.

 

 

 

 

 

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08/25/20 08:23 AM #1    

Sondra Schultz (Golke)

Margaret was a part of our fun group.  Just the other day I looked at pictures of the girls at our Whitmore Lake cottage.  Brought back memories.  Margaret was a fine Christian--I look forward to seeing her again.  Thanks, Kathleen, for letting all of us know.  Sondra (Schultz) Golke


08/26/20 10:57 AM #2    

Kathleen Vestal (Logan)

Margaret and I became friends when we were 5 and stayed friends throughout our lives. Because she was an only child, her parents often included me on family vacations. She and I did school, Girl Scouts, braces, and then the University of Michigan. She lived down the hall there with Karen Holvick while getting her degree in nursing. After graduation, she moved to New York City and roomed with Sue Baldwin, another classmate. Margaret and I stayed in contact with phone calls and letters; she even came to my son's wedding in 2000 and had a fun time with all of my family whom she knew well. When the letters and calls went unanswered, Karen (now a librarian) managed to track down a friend in Sacramento who told her what was going on. Karen, Sue, and I connected with that friend who took good care of Margaret at the end since she had no other family. Lots of good memories, especially of scout trips and special activities! It's always hard to lose someone dear to you...a permanent loss. I had hoped there would be an obituary to share,but apparently there has been none. 


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