Margaret suddenly passed away peacefully on February 17, 2020 at Royal Jubilee Hospital. She leaves behind her children, Russ (Deb), Kelly (Lisa), and Paul (Kathy); 5 grandsons, Dylan, Lucas, Nick, Mathew, and Chris; sisters-in-law, Leslie and Shirley and many nieces and nephews.
Margaret enjoyed curling, painting, and travelling with family and friends. She has now joined her husband Tom of 62 years and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
A Celebration of Margaret’s Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Kidney Foundation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Mike Sharlow
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Donna Lennox My deepest heartfelt condolences to Russell, Kelly Paul and all Margaret and Tom’s grandchildren in the closure to long years together as a family….I can remember when Margaret and Tom met…Margaret and I met at Monterey School 76 years ago! This last couple of years we have loved our walks together down memory lane! The things we both remembered are amazing!
It was such a blessing for both of us to share memories of even our parents! I will always remember the sweet gentle spirit within Tom. Margaret has to be my most courageous,…persevering friend in this late-season of a long life…. we lived in the best of times..being young in the fifties! Dear Paul, Kelly and Russell, blessings to you as you slowly walk through this
Season. In your own lives. Live well, stay well and Know you are dearly loved. Blessings….Donna
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Katherine S O'Sullivan Dear Kelly,
Just to let you know I’m thinking of you at this sad time of your mother’s passing.
In sympathy and friendship,
Sheanne
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Elinor Whitney-Griffiths Dear Kelly, Lisa and family,
I was sad to read of your mom’s passing and I send you love and hugs at this difficult time. I am happy that I was able to have a chat with her at the lacrosse game. See you soon.
Sincerely,
Elinor xo
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Malca Casiro Your mother inspired me every time our paths crossed in the Renal Unit. Her devotion to Tom taught me about the true meaning of “through sickness and in health ‘TIL death do us part. She taught me what a positive attitude can do under the most trying times and she always humbled me in her gratitude of the care she had received that day even when things didn’t go smoothly. I will miss her and will always be grateful for having the honour of being one of her nurses and sharing both joyful and sad days. May all your wonderful memories with her fill your heart when you think of her.
My thoughts are with your family during this tough time. I have many memories of the rewarding times I had working with your Mum. The special education group was a spirited and challenging group and Marg fit right in. She was always patient, reassuring and helpful. She had to be with me, as nobody could skillfully read my writing and translate the hundreds of reports like Margaret could. Yes, they would be returned covered in red question marks, like a high school essay, but they were always completed with a smile and on time. My daughters remember Marg as somebody they could always phone and receive a positive and helpful response to whatever they needed me for! Marg added a sense of calm and reassurance to the daily office procedures, no matter what crisis might be presented. She could see the humour in the most awkward situations and could always elicit a smile from all of us. I know Marg and Tom had numerous medical challenges after she retired, but these were met with the same positive outlook and determination. I know you will surely miss this wonderful lady! We all will. I sense the loss as I write this. Love to you all! (I am so sorry I won’t be able to share the celebration but those same daughters have quarantined me over this virus.)
Mike Sharlow