Margaret Bangle Obituary

Margaret "Peggy" McCormack Bangle, age 82, passed away on October 23rd. She was born on May 26, 1943 in Boston, MA, the daughter of the late William Vialle McCormack Sr. and the late Eileen Kelley McCormack. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Tommy C. Bangle, her brother William V. McCormack Jr. of Falmouth, MA, two cousins, several nieces and nephews as well as many dear friends. Peggy lived in Summerville for almost 40 years and served her community in many ways. As a faithful member of St. John the Beloved Catholic Church she served as a Mass Coordinator, Lector, Eucharistic Minister and assisted with many baptisms. She served on the Board of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and was a volunteer for them for over 30 years. In addition, she was volunteer with and was a substitute teacher for Summerville Catholic School. Peggy had a successful career as an Avon District Manager for 25 years. Her community involvement included membership with both the Dolphin Toastmasters (for 40 years) and the Trolley Talkers Toastmasters and earned the Distinguished Toastmaster award. Peggy belonged to the Kiwanis and served as a Board member and volunteer for Habitat for Humanity where she participated in 10 Women's Build houses as well as other house builds. She was very active in the Republican Party, including being the founding member and President of the Dorchester County Republican Women's Club. She also served as a Poll Clerk for many years. Peggy was Chairman of the SC GOP First Congressional District, attended many local, state and national conventions and events and was an active member of the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women. Peggy was an alternate delegate to the 2020 Republican National Convention. A memorial service will be held at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church 11:00am on Wednesday November 5, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society (28 Sumter Ave, Summerville, S.C. 29483; 843/873-0631) or to the Carrol Center for the Blind (770 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458; 617/969-6200) in honor of her brother Bill McCormack.