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Margaret McGowan Obituary

WINSTED – Margaret M. McGowan, 65, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 24, 2025 at her home. She was born December 1, 1959 in Ann Arbor, MI; the daughter of Frances (Mournighan) McGowan of Florida and the late Francis McGowan (Fall River). Margaret worked for the Hartford Insurance Co., for many years. She was a faithful communicant of St. Joseph Church in Winsted. She enjoyed nature especially Burr Pond. She loved spending time with her family especially her cherished nieces and nephews. She had many friends in the Winsted and the New England area. In addition to her mother, she leaves her twelve siblings, Michael (Leslie) McGowan, Kathleen Ryan, Patrick (Esther) McGowan, Steve (Cindy) McGowan, Elizabeth (Lynn) Landholm, Eileen Johnson, Maureen (John) Kiely, Thomas (Sue) McGowan, Joseph McGowan, Brigid McGowan, Patricia (David Clark) McGowan and Peter McGowan; 12 nieces and nephews and many close friends. Funeral services and burial will take place in Kansas. Memorial donations may be made to: St. Joseph Church, 31 Oak Street, Winsted 06098 and/or Midland Care Hospice House, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com. A Memorial Mass for Margaret for her friends in New England area will on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at St. Joseph Church, 31 Oak Street, Winsted at 4 PM. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Margaret, please visit our Tree Store.

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Published by WFSB on Feb. 26, 2025.

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John Mclaughlin & Family

February 28, 2025

Auntie Fran and the rest of the McGowan family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time in your lives. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.

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