Margaret “Pearl” Clark McConnell, age 91, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born on January 30, 1930 in Motherwell, Scotland to the late James Brown and Ann (Clark) Brown. Pearl immigrated to this country with her son and daughter from Motherwell, Scotland. She was in the royalContinue Reading
Margaret “Pearl” Clark McConnell, age 91, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born on January 30, 1930 in Motherwell, Scotland to the late James Brown and Ann (Clark) Brown.
Pearl immigrated to this country with her son and daughter from Motherwell, Scotland. She was in the royal Air Force and worked at DuPont for many years being a lab tech, taking an early leave to start up Highland Heritage with her husband. Pearl loved to dance, she always enjoyed meeting up with her friends and dancing all night long.
Pearl is survived by her two children: Matthew Steve McConnell and his wife, Denise of Elkton, MD and Linda Vinson and her husband, Richard of Lewes, DE; six grandchildren: Matthew S. McConnell, Matthew Vinson, Kaylee Matthews, Douglas McConnell, Jennifer Christiansen, and Terrance Bullock; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Anna Tandy of Bonita Springs, FL.
In addition to her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew B. McConnell; and son, Douglas McConnell.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions, may be made payable to “American Cancer Society” and send in care of R.T. Foard and Jones, 122 West Main Street, Newark, DE 19711. To send online condolences please visit, www.rtfoard.com.
PM David Gerald Palladino-Sinclair
left a message on March 14, 2022:
Sad news to hear that Margaret passed away in December. We admired her - she was a fine and talented person and was our supplier for kilts and Highland wear since we first outfitted our newly formed pipe band at Miami University in 1988 with the Armstrong tartan right up to our Rampant Lion Pipe Band Maclean of Duart kilts. She, and her Highland Heritage Ltd. will be missed. Condolences to her family. Rest In Peace Margaret.
Tom Palmer and the Irish Pipe Brigade
left a message on March 13, 2022:
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Pearl. We as a band are thankful and appreciative of all she did to get us outfitted and on the street. We will miss her dearly.
William and Terri Shankie
left a message on January 3, 2022:
We will always remember the good times at the beach and when we'd see her at the Scottish games. Good memories Aunt Pearl you were a very special lady. Our thoughts are with all of the family at this time.
Pauline Whitfield
left a message on January 3, 2022:
Pearl - a life well lived, she will be greatly missed in the highland dance community; she was a true Ambassador of the Sport, sending our heartfelt condolencies to Linda & Matthew and their families, Frances, Pauline, Derek, Fiona & Shona xxx
Hollie McDonald
left a message on January 3, 2022:
Pearl was one of a kind. She always made me smile and her smile could light up a room or any Highland games.
She was a class act and was very kind to my family at a time when we needed it most.
To Pearl’s family I am so sorry for your loss. She was a true gem and I was lucky to have known her.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Diana, Les, Caitlin and Ian
left a message on January 3, 2022:
Pearl was a Grand Lady. One of a kind. We have so many good memories with her. We are so sad. We loved Pearl very much. Will never forget her smiling face.
Rowena M Macleod
left a message on January 2, 2022:
Pearl was such an elegant woman with a ready smile for everyone. We have known Pearl and her family for many decades. My father was especially good friends with her husband Matt, who was a huge contributor to the Colonial Highland Games in MD. She will be missed by so many. My heart goes out to the McConnell and Vinson families. Much love. Rowena
Anne Cain
left a message on January 2, 2022:
Condolences to the Mc Connell family on losing your wonderful "Pearl". She was a great lady and business woman. She will be truly missed. Prayers to all, may she REST IN PEACE.
Jocelyn Coverdale
left a message on January 1, 2022:
Rest In Peace Aunt Pearl. You were the most dynamic person I’ve known all my life, up until the end. You will be dearly missed.
Helen Minnear
left a message on January 1, 2022:
Ms. Pearl you were always a joy to see at the Highland Games and HD Workshops. Always positive and lovely with my children-a beautiful soul and Scottish Lady. You will be missed. ?
John and Deb Hahn
left a message on January 1, 2022:
Pearl was a wonderful, gracious lady who will be missed. Prayers for all her family and friends.
Anne ritchie
left a message on January 1, 2022:
Pearl was a bright star in this world. Many a laugh I got with her, I will miss her very much
Anne ritchie
Pauline Lewis
left a message on January 1, 2022:
In memory of Margaret "Pearl" Clark McConnell, Pauline Lewis lit a candle
Elaine Johnstone Pinder
left a message on January 1, 2022:
Aunt Pearl, it is hard to believe that you have passed over the bridge to your forever home. So many fond memories! Prayers and hugs to all of you during this difficult time.
David Bailiff
left a message on January 1, 2022:
In memory of Margaret "Pearl" Clark McConnell, David Bailiff lit a candle
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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PM David Gerald Palladino-Sinclair
left a message on March 14, 2022:
Sad news to hear that Margaret passed away in December. We admired her - she was a fine and talented person and was our supplier for kilts and Highland wear since we first outfitted our newly formed pipe band at Miami University in 1988 with the Armstrong tartan right up to our Rampant Lion Pipe Band Maclean of Duart kilts. She, and her Highland Heritage Ltd. will be missed. Condolences to her family. Rest In Peace Margaret.
Tom Palmer and the Irish Pipe Brigade
left a message on March 13, 2022:
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Pearl. We as a band are thankful and appreciative of all she did to get us outfitted and on the street. We will miss her dearly.
William and Terri Shankie
left a message on January 3, 2022:
We will always remember the good times at the beach and when we'd see her at the Scottish games. Good memories Aunt Pearl you were a very special lady. Our thoughts are with all of the family at this time.
Pauline Whitfield
left a message on January 3, 2022:
Pearl - a life well lived, she will be greatly missed in the highland dance community; she was a true Ambassador of the Sport, sending our heartfelt condolencies to Linda & Matthew and their families, Frances, Pauline, Derek, Fiona & Shona xxx
Hollie McDonald
left a message on January 3, 2022:
Pearl was one of a kind. She always made me smile and her smile could light up a room or any Highland games.
She was a class act and was very kind to my family at a time when we needed it most.
To Pearl’s family I am so sorry for your loss. She was a true gem and I was lucky to have known her.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Diana, Les, Caitlin and Ian
left a message on January 3, 2022:
Pearl was a Grand Lady. One of a kind. We have so many good memories with her. We are so sad. We loved Pearl very much. Will never forget her smiling face.
Rowena M Macleod
left a message on January 2, 2022:
Pearl was such an elegant woman with a ready smile for everyone. We have known Pearl and her family for many decades. My father was especially good friends with her husband Matt, who was a huge contributor to the Colonial Highland Games in MD. She will be missed by so many. My heart goes out to the McConnell and Vinson families. Much love. Rowena
Anne Cain
left a message on January 2, 2022:
Condolences to the Mc Connell family on losing your wonderful "Pearl". She was a great lady and business woman. She will be truly missed. Prayers to all, may she REST IN PEACE.
Jocelyn Coverdale
left a message on January 1, 2022:
Rest In Peace Aunt Pearl. You were the most dynamic person I’ve known all my life, up until the end. You will be dearly missed.
Helen Minnear
left a message on January 1, 2022:
Ms. Pearl you were always a joy to see at the Highland Games and HD Workshops. Always positive and lovely with my children-a beautiful soul and Scottish Lady. You will be missed. ?
John and Deb Hahn
left a message on January 1, 2022:
Pearl was a wonderful, gracious lady who will be missed. Prayers for all her family and friends.
Anne ritchie
left a message on January 1, 2022:
Pearl was a bright star in this world. Many a laugh I got with her, I will miss her very much
Anne ritchie
Pauline Lewis
left a message on January 1, 2022:
In memory of Margaret "Pearl" Clark McConnell, Pauline Lewis lit a candle
Elaine Johnstone Pinder
left a message on January 1, 2022:
Aunt Pearl, it is hard to believe that you have passed over the bridge to your forever home. So many fond memories! Prayers and hugs to all of you during this difficult time.
David Bailiff
left a message on January 1, 2022:
In memory of Margaret "Pearl" Clark McConnell, David Bailiff lit a candle
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.