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MARGARET LAURA MAY (FOSNESS)
Born: Apr 23, 1917
Date of Passing: Mar 16, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARGARET LAURA MAY (nee FOSNESS) Peacefully after a short illness, and with family at her side, Margaret passed away on March 16, 2013 in Victoria, BC. Margaret was born on April 23, 1917 in Winnipeg, MB to Arthur W. and Helen P. Fosness. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, George O. May in 1959. Margaret is lovingly remembered by brother, John (Laurel) Fosness of Columbus, OH and by children, Peggy Rislahti and Kelly Wionzek of Winnipeg, MB, Shirley Curtis and husband Terry of Victoria, BC, Gordon May of Victoria, BC and Ross May and wife Barbara of Cobble Hill, BC. Margaret was a loving grandmother and GG to Kate Rislahti; David Curtis and wife Tricia and children, Callum and Nolan; Alan Curtis and wife Mia and children, Rebecca and Nora; Colin Curtis and wife Kimberley and children, Hannah and Dylan; Ainsley Pahl and husband, Kevin and son Owen. Margaret is also survived by three nieces. Margaret graduated with a BA from the University of Manitoba in 1938. She worked at the Manitoba Sugar Company and then as a reporter at the Vancouver Daily Province and the Winnipeg Tribune newspapers. After her husband's death, Margaret raised her four children with inner strength, lots of love and gentle kindness. She returned to university and graduated in 1967 with a B.Ed, after which she taught Junior High English at Churchill High School. After ten years, she retired and shortly thereafter moved to Victoria. With various friends, Margaret did extensive travelling and regaled family with tales of her wonderful adventures. She enjoyed her new friends, hiking groups, a dinner club and bridge groups. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff at Parkwood Court for their wonderful support and compassionate care over the last two years. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at McCall's Downtown, Johnson and Vancouver Streets in Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the CNIB Guide Dog Assistant Fund or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com McCall's of Victoria, BC 1-800-870-4210
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 23, 2013
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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My condolences to Peggy and the May family. "Mrs. May" was a great teacher who touched the lives of many in her kind and gentle way. - Posted by: Sheila (Porter) McBeath (Former student and Montague neighbour, new friend of Peggy's) on: Apr 09, 2013
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We are there with you in our hearts as you celebrate your Mom's life and all the positive things she has given! She was such a gracious and caring lady that was always such a pleasure to be with. She was also very patient with Ross and I, as our rock band practised regularly and not so quietly in her basement. I was so lucky to have spent an hour with her last year and seeing her eyes light up and sparkle as we talked about those days on Montague street, and down at the cottage on Falcon Lake, that her husband built and her son Ross and Barb and Gord took such good care of. I remember her with a smile and a warm heart. We wish you all, our most heartfelt and happy thoughts as you celebrate the long life she shared and blessed us all with! - Posted by: George & Judi Gilraine (Friends for life) on: Apr 02, 2013
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Extending my deepest sympathy to the May family on the passing of their dear mother. Peg having known you over the past few years I'm so very sorry for your loss. You can only have one mother, Patient kind and true; No other friend in all the world, Will be the same to you. Cherish the memories. - Posted by: Lynda Ruban (co-worker/friend of Peg's at the Canadian Cancer Society) on: Mar 26, 2013
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Hi Barb, hi Ross Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike - Posted by: Mike Silman (Friend) on: Mar 23, 2013
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I'm sorry to read of your mother's passing but lovely to see that she lived a long and fulfilling life!! My mother, June, travelled with Margaret and I'm sure was part of the tales she shared with you all. My condolences to your family. - Posted by: Judy Hall (Friend and neighbour on Montague Ave.) on: Mar 22, 2013
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My condolences to the May family. I have very fond memories of Mrs May, both at Churchill High and as a neighbour on Montague. - Posted by: Bob MacDonald (School friend of Ross) on: Mar 22, 2013