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
Kathy and family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Will remember ,with admiration, ” Mrs. Boss” when she taught at Richmond School. My thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Fiona
I always picture Marg as so cheerful and lively – snapping our pictures at engineers’ wives’ events. Her generosity and thinking of others less fortunate (African children) was just one of her good deeds. I am unable to attend her service but I wish to express my sincere condolences to the whole family.
Kate Insley
Jack and I are both so very sorry hear about your great loss – especially since it was so sudden and quick. But we are sure that your family will have many wonderful memories to look back upon in the difficult days ahead, and you have our deep sympathy.
Dear Kathy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I rememember how very special your mom was to you and how close you and the girls were to her. You have my deepest sympathies, please extend that to your Dad and brothers. May the precious memories of your Mom comfort you in these difficult days. You are held in our gentle thoughts Kath, please let Dave and I know if there is anything that we can do. <3
DEAR DICK AND FAMILY, I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER MY CONDOL-
ENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THE PASSING OF MARG.
I ALWAYS ENJOYED OUR BRIEF CHATS WHEN I PHONED FOR YOU. SHE WILL BE MISSED.
MARK
Auntie Margie was always so cheerful. I am feeling grateful still for when she (and Uncle Dick) let me stay in their basement when I was going to University and drank all their orange juice. Kathy even let me drive her cool van around! Loosing a fixture in your life feels too bizarre to describe. I am feeling for all of you, Uncle Dick, Kathy, Tim and Jon, and all of your kids. She will be greatly missed.
Dear Dick and family,
We were so sorry to read of Margaret’s death. You have our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Dick and Shirley Giske
Dear Dick and family: I was both shocked and very saddened to see Margaret’s Obituary Notice in the paper. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My love and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Dear Dick, I am sorry to learn of Marg’s passing. What a surprise.I wasn’t aware of her being ill, I wish I would have known. It was just like yesterday that we talked outside the new house and she was full of life and fun. Always a smile and up for a good story. I’ve missed seeing her walking with Abby and every time I saw you with Abby, I would run to try and catch you but you had already passed. I wanted to ask you..”Where is Marg?”
So please Dick, if you should need a dog walker for Abby while all this organizing is going on. Please don’t hesitate to call. I am around and I could take her out midday, if that would help. My number is 477-8045.
I mean it Dick, Please call for help when you need it.
Love Millie