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Godawa 2024 résidant dans la province Ontario pour le détail des funérailles.
Peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital on Sunday February 25th at the age of 81.
Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Edward and the devoted mother of Julie, John (Grace), Christopher (Adam) and Paul. She was the proud Grandmother of Madeleine (Kate) and “Aunt Marg” to many nieces, nephews, and their families. She will be lovingly remembered by the Teskey family and many neighbours and friends.
Margaret loved and treasured her family and friends. She was a kind spirit with a huge heart who loved to laugh.
Born and raised on the family farm (Maple Tree Farm) on Telephone Road north of Colborne – she was a proud Canadian with Irish roots. During these years she developed her love of animals. In her youth she was known for always picking out the prized calf for the Fall fair. Margaret was a story teller. She loved telling stories. Some of her favourites were about growing up on the farm or the time she spent on her cousin’s farms.
She met, fell in love, and married Edward and together they had over 61 years of adventures. They raised their children in Cobourg and had a household with an open door where there was always someone stopping by. She loved living in Cobourg. Spending time with others and being active in the community were her passions.
She spent a lifetime working and volunteering with a multitude of organizations and initiatives in the area. Some of her favourite years working were as part of the team at Rebound Child and Youth Services.
She absolutely loved volunteering – always wanting to roll up her sleeves to help others feel welcome. She was driven by the philosophy and set the example – that if there was something you could do to help others – you did it – and you encouraged others to help too if they could. One of the causes closest to her heart was the volunteering she did with Northumberland Hills Hospital Palliative Care unit. And she also did the intake and coordination of new student volunteers that would work throughout the hospital.
For over 20 years she worked tirelessly as a PVNCC School Board trustee – helping expand facility access for local students, helping to expand services for students with special needs, and she helped to secure the approval and funding for the build of St Mary high school – eventually becoming the Chair Person of the School Board. She also played an active role as a member of the Ontario Health Board and Cobourg’s Police Services Board.
Margaret loved music and live theatre and the many years she spent as a member of Northumberland Players and as a Capital Theater volunteer. She was an avid fisherman who also enjoyed gardening, knitting, painting, crafting, golfing, watching baseball and hockey games, travelling, being a member of Probus and playing cards but most of all she loved having fun.
Cheers to you Mom. We will miss you dearly.
Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Sabatini, Dr Smith and Dr Xi for your compassionate care of our Mom. We would also like to thank the incredible staff and wonderful volunteers at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, countless other health care professionals in the area and Palisade Gardens staff for their care, kindness and support of our Mom.
Donations to the Northumberland Hills Hospital are welcome if so desired.
A private family celebration has already taken place.
2024
Décès pour la Ville:Colborne, Province: Ontario
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Godawa 2024 et espérons que leur mémoire pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.