Passed away peacefully on February 1, 2012 at the age of 87 years. Born in Toronto on July 10 1924.
Predeceased by her loving husband Hugh Tyson and grandson Alec. Lovingly remembered by her sister Patricia Anne Hume (Patterson); her children and grandchildren Kathie Csomany (Ron) Stephen, Nicholas, Susan (Richard Pawley), Ian, Tony (Ayami), Tony’s daughter Alissa, Tim (Linda) Meghan, Matthew, Jerry (Eva) Elizabeth, John, Alastair, Thomas, Pam Carbery (Brent) Hugh, Emma, Jaimie (Jina); 3 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Peggy was a fun loving vivacious woman who loved her family, enjoyed her friendships and lived life to the fullest. Peggy served in the Wrens during the Second World War and after many wonderful years raising her family worked with disabled children in the Victoria School District. She was very active in her church and community in both Toronto and Victoria. Her wicked sense of humour, love of travel, golf, bridge, gardening, camping and Long Beach is how she will be remembered.
Visitation will be held at McCALL BROS., Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Wednesday February 8, 2012 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Funeral Service will be held at Christ Church Cathedral on Thursday February 9th at 3:00pm. Reception to take place in the Chapter Room of the Cathedral following the service. Condolences for the family may be offered below.
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Rebecca Shadwick
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Mark Hume I remember my Aunt Booze as a lovely person, who was always warm and fun to be with.
As ‘The Kid’ who delighted in playing cards in Muskoka with ‘The Beloved Aunt’, or being welcomed to Victoria with a generous and caring heart into the hub of the McArthur clan, or being enthusiastically joined in the tug-of-war at the Van Nostrand reunion – I was glad to be in her company.
To Peggy’s children, I celebrate your mum’s well-lived life.
Love, Mark
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Harriet Hume Lovely, funny and lively Aunt Booze. It was always a treat to see her. We had so much fun and so many laughs when she came to visit.
She was full of beans and ready to try anything. I remember coming across the lake at our cottage with all of us in the boat, which was way too overloaded, with Aunt Booze perched against the bow with the empty beer bottles at her feet and all our stuff packed tightly around her. The OPP were on the lake and we were trying to get to shore before they saw our badly overloaded boat. Aunt Booze was loving every minute of it , laughing and talking all the way. I could see in her eyes a story was already forming, even before we had landed at the dock. That was Aunt Booze to me.
I also remember so much laughter and closeness between Aunt Booze and Mum. They talked for hours! Calling each other Booze the whole time. After these visits Mum called me Booze by mistake for a day or so. I loved it! What a compliment.
Aunt Booze was alot like her sister Patricia and alot like her father Hal but mostly she was her own special self. I can see her in all of you McArthurs and I love it. Keep it going!
All my love to you guys. My heart goes out to you all. I will miss my dear Aunt Booze.
With Much Love Harriet xxxxoooo
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Philip Hume My Aunt Peg was a wonderful person. I so looked forward to and enjoyed visits with her, whether it was in Toronto, Muskoka, Victoria, or once a special camping trip at Long Beach. She had an infectious joie de vivre that made the world a better place. I have always noticed that special gift she had shining in all her children – my cousins. Her spark lives on in them and her grandchildren. Let’s celebrate a remarkable life and legacy. Love from Philip, Janet, Jeffrey, Stephanie and Ian Hume
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Kathy (Cox) Sutton I remember my “Aunt Peg” as someone who would be equally comfortable in all social situations, whether dressed up to dine with the Queen, or barefoot and hosting a picnic on the beach. She had an innate graciousness and was always so welcoming whenever I was able to visit her – which was not often enough in the last few decades. I also remember so many fun times at the McArthur and Cox homes when we were children, and of course at the Van Nostrand reunions.
To all Peg’s children and their families, please accept my sincere condolences. Your mother was one-of-a-kind and I will always remember her with happy thoughts.
Love, your cousin Kathy
My thoughts are with you; I never had the privelege of emeting Peggy, but heard some wonderful stories from my cousins (Lizzie, John, Al, Tom), her grandchildren. She sounds like a wonderful woman to have known.