It is with deep sadness we announce the
passing of Beatrice Marguerite Hodgson,
age 89, of Collingwood. Marguerite passed away at the Cumberland
Regional Health Care Centre on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Born in Linden, NS, she was a daughter
of the late Minar and Myrtle (Brownell) Wood.
Marguerite was a life long member of the
UCW. She could be found in the sugar woods and blueberry fields when
she wasn’t working as a nurse in the Springhill Hospital. She enjoyed
knitting and traveling, making it to every USA state except 2 as well
as the occasional trip to the Moncton Casino. She was a lover of all
animals especially cat and dogs but above all else she loved her
family.
She is survived by daughter Katherine
(Gregory) MacDonald of Amherst, son Michael (Susan) Hodgson of River
Philip; grandchildren Aaron, Robyn, Trudy, David, Michelle and Donnie;
great grandchild MacLean; sisters Minnie Coates and Blanche Smith as
well numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased
by her husband Arthur, sisters Edna, Florence, Doris and Lillian; and
brothers Merton, Llyod.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
W. Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water St.,
Oxford, NS (902-447-2167) where a visitation will take place on
Monday, March 14th from 1pm until 2pm followed by a funeral service at
2pm. In keeping with Covid regulations, masks are
required.
Donations in memory of Marguerite can be
made to Wyvern Collingwood Cemetery, United Church of Canada, LA
Animal Shelter or charity of choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at
www.allenfuneralhome.ca or through the W. Allen Funeral Home
Facebook Page.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Beatrice Marguerite Hodgson 1932 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Oxford, Province: Nova Scotia