ANN MARGARET COWELL

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ANN MARGARET COWELL Quietly, at Parkview Place, Margaret Cowell, widow of Thomas Cowell, passed away on October 30, 2010. Margaret is survived by her son Clark (Allison), and their children Wendy Sachvie (Derrick) and Curtis Cowell (Mary-Sue) of Calgary; her daughter Ann Prockert (Sandy), and their children Brent Prockert (Daisy), and Brian Prockert (Tanya); her great-grandchildren Stephanie and Madison Sachvie; Kierra, Raelynn, Desiree, Brooklynn, and Shianne Prockert. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Florence Jagger, Eleanor Sylvester (Harry), brother-in-law Stephen Cowell and a number of nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Thomas (1990); son Gregory (1976); brothers / sisters-in-law Ethel and Jim Will, Peggy and Norman Rushforth, Edwin Jagger, Charles and Joan Cowell, and Lillian and Innes Bruce; and a nephew Bob Jagger. Highlights in her life include her volunteer position as Grace Hospital Auxiliary, President. Margaret spent over 25 years in the gift shop and was a Life Member of the Auxiliary. She has brought joy to many through the hundreds of sock monkeys, clowns and other crafts she created. She also volunteered as Isaac Brock Community Club canteen convener for a number of years. Margaret enjoyed curling and was President of the Thistle Ladies and Thistle Seniors Curling Leagues through which she also enjoyed golfing. A great memory is of Margaret and Tom traveling internationally to follow World Curling events. She enjoyed family get togethers and acknowledged close friends Florence Jagger, Eileen Ferguson, Toots Patterson and many other friends. We will all have cherished memories; some happy, sad, humourous. Her thrift and forthright manner could be a challenge, but it enabled her to maintain her independence for many years. A graveside service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, Friday, November 19 at 1:30 p.m. Reverend A. Ferris officiating, from St. James Presbyterian Church. Flowers graciously declined - if so desired, donations may be made in Margaret's memory to the Grace Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3M7.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 13, 2010