July 22, 1922 – May 23, 2012
Our loving mother passed away on May 23, 2012 with family at her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd; sisters, Evelyn Fry, Muriel (Tommy) MacKay and Florence (Flo) Ruff. Margaret is survived by her loving children and grandchildren, Laureen Evans (Dan, Chris and Mike Evans), Trish Main (Allison and Kathleen Hammell), Marian Kirk (Roger, Bryannie and Jillian Kirk) and Don Main (Mckenzie and Kennedy Main). Margaret was the second of four daughters born to Willie and Mabel Williams in Morinville, Alberta. The family relocated to Victoria in the early 1940s. During the war years, Mom worked at CIBC and our lucky father, Lloyd, was fortunate enough to snag her and take her dancing. How they loved to dance throughout their 64 years together. Mom was busy raising four kids who adored her and also enjoyed dancing, gardening, flower arranging, knitting, playing bridge, attending performances and cheering us on at every activity. Mom created a home that was the place where friends and family gathered. It was a happy madhouse made so by the patience, kindness, love and generosity of Mom. As we grew into teens, Mom enjoyed a return to work at CIBC. Always a people person, Mom made friends wherever she went. She will be greatly missed, as she was loved by all of those fortunate enough to have been in her wide circle of friends and family. We wish to thank the staff of Douglas Care Community who made the best possible life for Mom over the past sixteen months. We also wish to thank Dr. James Houston whose support, kindness, friendship and expertise supported Mom and our family for decades.
Celebration of life to be held in MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined in favour of donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Marilyn (Miller) Erickson
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Brenda Quin Laureen and family,
I am sorry to hear of your Mum’s passing. She was a lovely lady and truly enjoyed life. My brother has been visiting here from Australia so it has been very busy, plus my sister’s husband passed away in Prince George last week so I have hardly had a minute to read the paper. Take care and cherish the memories. Brenda Quin
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Cathy Auburn I am so sorry for your loss.Your mom was a lovely lady. I hope your memories of laughter and caring will fill your hearts, You are in my thoughts.
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Diana and Alan Monks Our thoughts are with you. We remember the time you spent with your Mom at Douglas Care in the dining room at Lunch, and all the walks you took her on.We just lost my Mom, Daphne yesterday, and despite being shocked, know that she spent the last few months being well cared for at Douglas Care Community.
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Pauline and Stew East to the Main Family
Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. We remember your Mom as being such a kind, gracious lady. Stew and I fondly remember lovely lunches together in Oak Bay.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead
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John & Laura Robertson Best Wishes to Don and family. We are thinking of you. May you find comfort with your fond memories of your wonderful mother
John & Laura
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Valerie Boal Margaret always had a smile on her face and a story to be told. We will all miss her at Poplar Dental Centre.
Valerie
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Denise Mullis Just wanted to offer my condolences to the family.. I had the pleasure of working with your mother and grandmother at the CIBC Government and Fort Street for several years. She was a wonderful lady loved by staff and clients alike. Margaret had the most wonderfrul smile and sense of humour. She taught me and I’m sure countless others how to knit.. Just that alone took tremendous patience on her part. We had many happy times and good laughs together.. I ran into her on BC Ferries several years after the branch closed.. She was recovering from hip surgery and anxious for when she could get back to her dancing.. A wonderful lady who brought joy to everyone who met her. I ‘m sorry for your loss and she will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have met her.
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Elaine and Bill Shirley My sincere condolences to you Laureen and the rest of the family.My daughter Leanne is in Calif. and won’t be back for awhile so I will save your dear mother’s obit for her to read as she told me she met you at the retirement home occasionally.She sounds like a very special person and beloved by all. Sincerely Elaine Shirley
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Natalie Woods(Carroll) Don and family,I am so very sorry for your loss.When your Mom and mine were in the hospital together in 2010, I enjoyed chatting with your Mom,a lovely lady!I hope you can find some comfort knowing the dancing can carry on now.
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Julie (Gray) Michaux I’m thinking of you, Laureen, and know that the hole in your heart will gradually fill in with special memories of your mother.
Julie
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Wayne & Fran [Wightman] Thomas. To all members of the Main family:
It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of your Mom, and a fine lady she was. We connected some years ago with both at the Gordon Head School celebrations and whenever we came to Victoria from Nfld, we rejoined the Saturday morning coffee circuit at Tim’s. We were in total awe with the friends they both had and the sharp memories. There contribution to other peoples lives should never be forgotten. They touched the Heart and Soul of so many and may they both rest in peace together. Words cannot describe what we feel for your loss. Our prayers are with you, God Bless…
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Wendy Gedney To all the Main family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mum/grama. Such a wonderful and fun lady Margaret was. I loved her beautiful smile, jolly laugh and warm personality. So glad to have known her since I was small. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
With love,
Wendy Gedney
So sorry Laureen to hear of your lovely mum’s passing. We just lost my Dad this month, so i know the emptiness you’re feeling. Our folks are the centre of our world and it’s odd when they’ve both gone isn’t it. I’m back living in Oak Bay with a wonderful partner, an OBHS teacher recently retired, and would love to catch up someday soon.