March 8, 1938 – March 16, 2012
Marg died peacefully after a brief battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by Dick, her husband of 50 years; sister, Jeanne; brothers, Al and David; her three children, Jon, Tim and Kathy; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Matthew, Heather, Nathan, Aaron, Madison and Reegan; two great-grandchildren, Oliver and Lyndon; her beloved dog, Abby and many dear friends. A gifted educator, Marg began her teaching career with a diploma and taught primary for three years before raising her family. She returned to teaching after completing her degree and devoted her career to special education and primary. She spent her retirement years enjoying her quilting and Engineers’ Wives groups and volunteering at Montessori Preschool. She was also passionately involved in the lives of her grandchildren. Special thanks to Dr. Gagliardi and the staff at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Palliative Care Unit.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Marg’s life will be held in McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Streets at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, March 31, 2012, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, 2166 Mount Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2B2 or Island Montessori, 5575 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC, V9E 2G1. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
16 Responses
Hello Dick, Kathy, Jon and Tim,
I am so sorry to hear of Marg’s passing.
As all of you know, Marg was a very important person in my life for many years. Both as a loving, caring friend and mentor. I have so many wonderful memories of Marg and working with her in her Special Needs Class at Richmond Elementary School. She was a Very Good sport in our fishing adventures in Sooke and I will always cherish the beautiful fishing themed quilt she made for me. I feel very fortunate to have had Marg in my life and take comfort knowing that one day I will see her again.
Dave Donaldson
Dick, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Shirley and I have been out of town recently and had no idea your wife had passed away until this evening. Our hearlfelt condolences to you and your family.
Hello Boss family
I was unable to attend the funeral and I am sorry about that. I want to share my condolences to all who have been touched by auntie Margie passing. I believe that God has a plan for all of us and trust that Margret is with God now. Our Grand mother Dorthy shared with me these very thoughts when Popo passed away. I was only 6 years old when I first understood that we are part of a big picture. I know that there is sorrow and confusion as well as the rest of the grieving emotions that will unfold with time. However I have found something that may bring some comfort for you in a time of need. Try and remember the first time you experienced love…that feeling of a frog in your throat a tight chest and a sensation of weeping. This feeling is the same when we experience loss, it is simply a reminder of how much we love that person, it can be viewed as something special, this is how I celebrate those that I was lucky enough to have loved.
Auntie Margret was filled with love and we were all blessed to have been touched by her.
I first heard of Marg’s passing from my brother, Gordon Oxendale of Burns Lake, who plays in a Beatles tribute band with Jon. (My brother is a retired teacher and knew I had worked with Marg in Victoria School District.) I was shocked and very saddened to hear this news. Marg was full of life and was a very important part of Richmond Elementary. She will be sorely missed by many. Heartfelt sympathy to the whole family. I regret that I will not be able to attend Marg’s service.
I was very sorry to hear of Marg’s passing. I worked with Marg as aspecial education colleque. I always remeber her beaming smile and warm greeting and the wonderful and caring way she worked her students. I always valued Marg’s input and wise suggestions at a time when we were working hard to build even better programs for our special children. Marg played a very important role in that process. Our thoughts are with her family and all her friends.
Mike Sharlow
We are thinking of the Boss family during this difficult time. Please take care.
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