Margaret died peacefully at the age of 91 in Sidney, BC. She grew up in Waterloo, Quebec and was a graduate of Stanstead and Macdonald Colleges. Margaret taught in Montreal, Hudson and Arvida, Quebec and later in Birmingham and Luton, England while her husband Noel pursued a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering on an Athlone Fellowship.
Family was the centre of her life and she was also an active member of her communities, making lifelong friends in Arvida, Kitimat, North Vancouver and Sidney. Left to remember her are her husband of 65 years Noel, son Geoffrey, daughter Martha, brother Roy Parkes and his partner Janet Surrett. She will be profoundly missed and the void in our hearts will be filled with loving remembrance of her kindness, generosity, humour and family meals. She made the world a better place.
A Memorial Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 2:00 pm.
At her wishes, donations in memory of Margaret may be made to Saanich Peninsula Hospital or a charity of choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Susan Clifford
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Mary Sparacio Dear Geoffrey You are such a wonderful example of a loving son. I am sure you were a great comfort to your mom.
She’s with God and the angels now and always in your heart.
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Par Young Noel:I was so sorry to read about the death of your lovely wife Margaret .I remembered Meeting her after you came on the board Victoria Senior Citizens Housing. You were fortunate in having so many years together she will be missed by you and your children. Loving thoughts are being sent to you in this time of sorrow. Pat Young
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Barbara Hartmann Maxwell Cheyne, Barbara and Roy Hartmann, Cheryl and Doug Bury
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Margaret will be greatly missed. Maxwell and Dorothy enjoyed many Bridge games and parties with you both in Kitimat and cherished your friendship.
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Louise Worrall I only knew Margaret for a short while, but felt she was a very caring kind lady.My condolences to Noel and the family
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Edith Brown Margaret was thoughtful, warm and had a lively wit. My late husband Harold and I spent many enjoyable times with Margaret and Noel — memories I still treasure. I was always impressed by the way she fulfilled her first mate duties when we enjoyed an afternoon in their comfortable boat. She will not be forgotten.
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Anne McLaughlin Dear Noel, I was sorry to read Margaret’s obituary. She lived a good long life and I know that recently there were some difficult times for you. Take care of yourself. My sincere sympathy to you and your children.
And a big hug for you.
Anne
Margaret was always a gracious, kind and wonderful hostess. When I was fortunate enough to visit Victoria and spend time with Margaret, Noel and Martha; Margaret had such wonderful stories of living and raising her children in Kitimat, told with such warmth and humour, it was clear how important her family was to her.
I know how much Margaret meant to her family and how very much she will be missed.
I will be thinking of you all during this time, cherishing my memories and celebrating Margaret’s life.