Margaret Lafferty McConnell, 84, of Kaolin, died Friday, Sept.r 19, at Season’s Hospice at Christiana Care in Newark. She was the wife of Raymond F. McConnell, Sr., who died in 1997, and with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, and a lifetime resident of Kaolin, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Mary Kelly Lafferty.

She was the business manager and co-owner of McConnell’s Auto repair in Avondale, retiring in 1989, after 29 years of service. After her retirement, she worked as a companion at various nursing homes.

Mrs. McConnell was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church in Avondale, and the Kennett Area Senior Center.

She enjoyed traveling, shopping, collecting antiques, knitting, being with her family and friends, and having a good time.

She is survived by two daughters, Rosemary Ellis and her husband Norman of Chatham, and Mary McConnell of Coatesville; three sons, Raymond F. McConnell, Jr. of Avondale, Lewis C. McConnell of New Castle, Del. and William F. McConnell and his wife Cheryl of West Grove; one sister, Mary Jackson of Winter Gardens, Fla.; one brother, James Lafferty of West Chester; six grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Mrs. McConnell was predeceased by two brothers, Lewis and Bill Lafferty.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church, 8910 Gap Newport Pike (Route 41) in Avondale. Her funeral mass will follow at 11. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Kennett Area Senior Center ,427 South Walnut Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348

To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home in Kennett Square.