OBITUARIES
Margaret Helen Cove
1923 – 2019
Helen Margaret (Peggy) Cove
(nee Wesley)
Feb 10, 1923 – Sept 1, 2019
After 96 years of a wonderfully full and joyful life, Peggy Cove (Helen Margaret, nee Wesley)
passed away on September 1, 2019.
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother leaves behind her loving
husband, Clare of 71 years, her daughters, Lois, (Fred) Duval and Donna, (Bobby) Cram along
with three grandchildren, Trafford (Brianna) Crump and Kalynn Crump and Kelsey (Nick)
Woelcke, plus four delightful great-grandchildren, George, James, Taggart, and Davinia.
She was pre-deceased by her parents, William and Margaret Wesley, 5 brothers Andrew, Doug,
Dick, Bob and Charlie Wesley and her granddaughter, Genessa Cram. As well Peggy was predeceased
by her brothers-in-law, Stan and Bill (Marney and Lu) Cove and niece Debbie Ruth.
Born February 10, 1923 on a farm near Carroll, Manitoba Peggy grew up south of Brandon with
her parents William and Margaret Wesley, who had emigrated from Scotland. Given the
ancestral connection she enjoyed trips across Canada and to Scotland, making life long friends
through her daughter’s highland dancing and her volunteer roles on the Manitoba Highland
Dancers’ Association Executive.
After graduating from business college Peggy met Clare while working in Brandon at the YMCA.
They married in 1948 and enjoyed 8 years living in Minnedosa where their two girls were born
and long time friendships were made. A move to Winnipeg brought them new opportunities and
they enjoyed travelling with friends and family. She continued to connect with friends made at
the Grace Hospital Emergency department, after working there for 20 years.
After retirement, they found warmer climates for many winters down south. Peggy enjoyed a
wee gamble, whether at the race track on occasion or a trip to the Casino. With many a lucky
streak, she brought home numerous turkeys for Thanksgiving or Christmas, thanks to Tuesday
night Bingo! Peggy loved sports and became an avid baseball player, five pin bowler and
eventually a golfer. Thanks to daily trips to the gym in their condo well into her 90s, she was
active and fit throughout most of her years. Her doctor reflected recently on her resilience in life
and remarkable ability to bounce back despite a few falls and broken bones in later years.
Hospital staff suggested her feisty nature was part of the reason for her longevity, which we all
knew was thanks to Dad keeping her home with him for all her years. We all admire the depth of
love and quality of life he gave her.
The family extends their sincere thanks for the amazingly attentive care from Dr. Pravin Mehta.
Thanks also goes to the home care providers that touched her life and helped her to stay home,
close to her beloved husband. And finally, thanks to the caring staff on 5 South at Victoria
Hospital who helped make her comfortable in her final week.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you do something active to take care of yourself, help a
friend in need or share some time or flowers with those unable to get out. A donation to a
charity of your choice would also emulate what she and Clare were all about. Never wanting to
be told what to do, Peggy would have loved to give you the choice of how to remember her!
A private celebration of life and internment will take place with family and close friends.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Margaret Helen Cove..
Bardal Funeral Home and Crematorium
Death notice for the town of: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba