Margaret J. Cowden, better known as “Peg”, died on Monday, June 27, 2022 at home. She was 106 years old. Peg was born in Worcester, MA on July 23, 1915. She was the daughter of the late William and Catherine (MacLean) Hanley. Peg was predeceased by her husband, John and daughter Katherine. She was also predeceased by her three brothers Alec, John and William. She leaves two nephews, William Hanley of Concord, NC and John Hanley and his wife Diann of West Hartford, CT, a number of cousins in the States and some in England and Scotland.

Peg was raised in, schooled in and graduated from William Hall High School, West Hartford. She got married soon after and moved to East Hartford. Peg was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft at the East Hartford and North Haven Plants, taking an early retirement in 1970. After the retirement of her husband, they moved to Ocala, FL, moving back to West Hartford after losing her husband and daughter.

An avid Yankee fan, she went to many games at Yankee Stadium and saw some fantastic games including Don Larsen's World Series Perfect Game. She followed the Yankees, watching them on T.V. right up to her death. She played golf and bowled as long as she was able, playing on numerous leagues for both sports. She played Bridge and Bingo in her later years. Peg loved to read and always had a book handy.

Her family would like to thank Hedy and the ladies at Steps to Beauty. She so enjoyed those Friday appointments. Dr. Benjamin Wycherly (you were her favorite), you made it possible for her to listen to those Yankees and her record albums. To her caregivers Annmarie and Phillipa, we don’t know what we would have done without you. A special thanks to Phillipa for her compassionate and tender care at the end.

At Peg’s request, there will be no calling hours. Burial will be private and at the convenience of her family. Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com.