We Remember
MACWILLIAM, Mary Margaret
February 9, 1924 — July 24, 2015
Margaret passed away in Kelowna, B.C. on July 24th at Sutherland Hills Rest Home. She was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan on February 9, 1924, the daughter of Daniel and Mary Stadnick. She attended SCCI High School in Swift Current and Ontario Business College in Belleville, Ont. After completing her education she worked at the Bank of Montreal in Swift Current as a secretary, until she met and married Arthur MacWilliam in 1946. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur MacWilliam and she leaves behind three daughters, Maureen (Wally) Lejbak, Heather (Herb) Beswick and Colleen (Kevin) MacDougall; her grandchildren Christie (Tyler) Wright, Curtis (Jocelyn) Beswick, Drew (Susan) Lejbak, Mark and Teagan MacDougall. She had 7 great grandchildren Kennady Wright, Tanner Wright, Ava Wright, Liam Beswick, Wyatt Beswick, Addison Jozsa (Beswick) and Sloane Lejbak; nephews Jim (Darlene) Powell and Larry (Kathy) Olsen, and nieces Donna Powell and Lynda (Paul) Bawden.
Margaret’s interests were her family, homemaking, gardening, golfing, skiing, curling, travelling, coffee at the Co-op with the girls and many happy gatherings and Mac-Olympiads at their family cabin at Cypress Hills Provincial Park in Saskatchewan. She was an active member with the First United Church Ladies Auxiliary, Beta Sigma Phi in Swift Current, Meals on Wheels, Swift Current Shrine Club and worked periodically in the office at MacWilliam Construction Sash and Door.
She spent the past 18 years living between Swift Current and Kelowna until she moved to Kelowna permanently in 2011. She loved more than anything, being with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be remembered by all as a loving, dignified, generous and classy lady. Her family loved her and will miss her immensely. A Funeral Service will be held in Swift Current, Saskatchewan at The First United Church, 223-3rd Ave NE, Swift Current, SK on October 24, 2015. Information regarding donations in lieu of flowers to follow prior to her funeral in Swift Current. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
Service
October 24, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Location
The First United Church
Maureen, Heather and Colleen,
We are so sorry to hear of Mom Margie’s passing. We remember Margie as a dear family friend, neighbour,”Auntie Margie”, Golden Girl, 2D Mall…. often taking Mom Bette and others to church, mall or Timmies for coffee, Doc’s town for pie and coffee and many more community activities she and mom attended . They were always together.These and many more memories bring us smiles. May you and your family find peace and gentle comfort in the many happy memories of Mom Margie you share with one another.
With our love and sincere condolences,
Dear Maureen, Heather, and Colleen and families
We were so fortunate to have Marg as a friend. She was genuine and sincere and fun to be around. You are so right when you say she will be remembered as a dignified and classy lady, and she was so proud of her family. It was always a pleasure to have her show us the latest pictures. Our thoughts, prayers, deep condolences and big hugs….
A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings you together again and again.
The candle has been extinguished but may the flame shine in your hearts forever.
Celebrate her life and she will always be with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Maureen, Heather, Colleen and families,
So sad to hear of Margie’s passing, she was such a great friend and neighbor, and I remember all the fun that she had with my Mom over the years. I have many great memories both growing up next door on North Hill Drive, and those wonderful summers out at Cypress Hills, please know that my thoughts are with you along with my sincere condolences.
Dear Maureen:
So very sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. She was one classy lady. She always made me feel so welcome for a cup of tea when I would go home with you after school. The last time I met up with you and Colleen at the mall, I thought – Wow. You, Colleen and Heather were very lucky. Treasure and remember all the happy times. Hugs, Maureen
Dear Maureen, Heather, and Colleen and families,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was always so vibrant and had a ready smile. Her laughter was infectious and we have many good memories of many occasions together. May your memories brighten your days during this time and always.
Joyce Jensen and family
To Margie’s Daughters,
I am so sorry for your loss. Margie was always such a sweet neighbor. I would often stop and have a cold glass of pop with her after taking care of her pots and doing her gardening; she told me lots of stories about her 3 girls and her husband. She always had some funny things to share and usually some pictures. The trip you took with her to Vegas meant a lot to her 🙂 It was always clear to me how much she loved her family and especially her late husband. She spoke fondly of him often to me. She was so proud of the things he made for her in their house with his carpentry skills. I’m glad she is with him now, she’d be so happy about that 🙂
Paula Burnett
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a lovely woman. You were so lucky to Have her for so long in your lives. My sincerest sympathy.