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MARGARET MARIE MOFFAT (nee COWIE) 1920 - 1914 Peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital, Mom passed away with her family and her niece Carral and husband Ted Bozyk by her side. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Louis and Eugenie Virginie Cowie; her husband Bill Moffat; her five sisters, Mary, Clara, Ida, Louise and Joey; and her six brothers Louis, John, Albert, Isaac, William and Fred. She is survived by her three children Bill Jr. and Janice from Winnipeg and Bonnie (husband Dennis) from Powell River, BC. Mom was the granddaughter of Hudson's Bay Company fur trader and writer Isaac (1989-1917) and Marie (nee Richard) Cowie. She grew up in Oak Point, MB, and she and Bill raised their family in Fort Garry. Mom worked as an accountant for Furnasman, NCR, Saults and Pollard Banknote and Prairie Stained Glass until she was 83 years old. During the Second World War, Mom worked as a draftsperson designing airplane repairs for Boeing in Vancouver, BC. She volunteered as Treasurer for Veteran Housing for ten years in her 80s. Mom played professional fastball in her 20s as short-stop in Vancouver leagues. Later in her 80s, she played back-catcher for the Winnipeg South Mixed Senior league at her husband's baseball park named Moffat Field. Mom was an accomplished snooker and 8-ball player winning gold and silver in Manitoba and the Canada Games until she was 90 years old. Mom loved to entertain her family and friends. Mom's motto in life was "Never say whoa on a bad road". Her door was always open to troubled teenagers. Funeral mass will be held on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. at Saint Emile Parish, 556 St. Anne's Road. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Cavers, Dr. Munsamy and the 5th floor south staff at Victoria General Hospital for the compassionate care for our dear Mother. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Manitoba Schizophrenic Society, 100-4 Fort Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1C4. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 19, 2014
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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WHAT A WONDERFUL, LONG, ACTIVE LIFE ALONG WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. - Posted by: BERNICE,JO ANN & NEAL STEBBING (Victorian Community Club) on: Jul 22, 2014
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My sincere condolences to the family. I have not known Marg for long (since 2008 when she attended the 55+ games in The Pas) but she sure left an impression on me. I liked her spunkiness and her ability to bring life to the party...what a lady. I will dearly miss her...rest in peace Marg...will never forget you. - Posted by: Rose Marie Steinke (friend) on: Jul 21, 2014
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Aunty Margaret was one of the nicest and most caring people I have met, she was a genius and I take after her. - Posted by: Bobby Towns (nephew) on: Jul 20, 2014
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Dear family, Our heartfelt sympathy to all in the loss of your beloved mother. Marge was a fun-loving and faithful friend to me and our family and I will always treasure our times together. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. the Keenan family - Posted by: cathy keenan (friend and neighbour) on: Jul 20, 2014