Peggy Carr

Peggy is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Greenwood Metcalf of Cromwell, CT; sisters Martha “Marti” Bernardi (John) and Barbara Walsh (Tom); loving husband of forty four years, David Carr; children, Patrick Carr (Colleen), Michael Carr, Kevin Carr (Ashley), Karen Carr (Katie); and grandchildren Zachary, Lucas, Daniel, Evan, Natalie, Charlie, and Ian. She is preceded in death by father Frank L. Metcalf of Cromwell, CT.

Peggy was born on 8/29/1955 in Washington, D.C.. She graduated from Muskingum College in 1977 with a degree in History and Communications. She married the love of her life, David, who she met in college. After moving to Cockeysville, MD, Peggy began working for Martin Marietta Labs (‘79-’84) as an information specialist and earned her Masters Degree in Library Science from Syracuse University in 1978. She established and managed the corporate library at Martin Marietta Headquarters in Bethesda, MD (‘84-’89). Over 6 years, the couple welcomed 4 children into their home. After the birth of her twins, Kevin & Karen, Peggy started Carr Research Group (‘89-’03) and authored the book, Super Searchers on Competitive Intelligence. She was a past president of the Association of Independent Information Professionals and an active member of the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals and the Special Libraries Association. Beginning in 2003, Peggy started working with the Department of Defense as a research analyst: from 2013 to 2018 as a report editor then as analytic editor from 2018-2023. During her tenure at the DOD, Peggy traveled on temporary duty tours to Libya, Pakistan, Kenya, Iraq, Afghanistan, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia.

Her children remember her as a mother who inspired them to become the best versions of themselves through persistence, education, hard work, and service to others. Peggy has been to places, done things and seen and accomplished more than most people have ever dreamed of.

Peggy was passionate about community service and her family. She was an active and devout member of the Catonsville Presbyterian Church as a church school teacher and superintendent, two term member of the Board of Trustees, handbell choir member, choir member, mission committee member, and a member of Session. Peggy was an advisor to the church school mission trip to Parker, Arizona to work with Colorado River Indian Preservation (CRIP). She also traveled to Puerto Rico on a mission trip for Hurricane Maria relief.

A dedicated member of the community Peggy served as a Boy Scout/Cub Scout committee member (Pack & Troop 140) for 20 years. Peggy took three troop groups to Philmont Scout Reservation in Cimarron, New Mexico.

Peggy gave her heart and soul to Catonsville Emergency Assistance (CEA) where she served on the Board of Directors for 10 years and resident housekeeper on the weekends.

From 2015 to 2023, Peggy served various roles with the Rotary Club of Catonsville, including one year as club president, one year as Foundation president, three years as secretary, and one year as club administrative chair.

Visiting hours will be held at Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc. on Friday, November 3rd from 3-5pm and 7-9 pm. The memorial service is scheduled for 11/4/23 at Catonsville Presbyterian Church at 11:00 am. Reverend Kenneth Kovacs will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Peggy’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Peggy’s name to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition at give.ovarian.org. The family encourages all women to learn and understand the symptoms of Ovarian cancer and become their own advocates.

The family would like to thank oncologist Dr. Bhargavi Pulluri, Dr. Jordan Saddani, nurses Gracie, Justin, Tatiana, and Andrea, and the rest of the ICU staff of Ascension St. Agnes Hospital for their care, compassion, and kindness.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sterlingashtonschwabwitzke.com for the Carr family.