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OLIVE MARGARET LOCKE

Date of Passing: Sep 27, 2016

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OLIVE MARGARET LOCKE On September 27, 2016, surrounded by her family, Olive Margaret Locke (nee Anderson) passed away peacefully at the age of 85. Margaret leaves behind her beloved husband Barry, of 65 years; children Rick, Greg (Brenda), Jim (Maureen), Gary, Debby (Bob) and David (Jody). She was Grandma and Great-Grandma to many. Margaret was born in St. James, Manitoba in 1931, the youngest of four children. As a baby, she was compared to a rosebud, and after that, she was known as Buds to a privileged few. She met and later married her beloved Barry in 1951, and would spend the next 65 years side by side. Margaret and Barry raised their children in Winnipeg. She loved family, and enjoyed large dinners and gatherings surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Her favourite time was Christmas dinner, where she would bake cookies for each child and grandchild, and get up in the middle of the night to start cooking. Margaret loved travelling, and her and Barry would spend many years travelling with their trailer and seeing new things. They loved getting in the car together and setting off on a new adventure. All they needed was a picnic lunch and each other. Later, they would spend summers in Winnipeg Beach, where they would make many great friends. In 1997, they sold their home in Winnipeg and moved to Pinawa, and eventually settled in Lac du Bonnet. Margaret made many friends here, spent time bowling, floor curling and playing bingo. She loved to be among people, and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. More than anything, Margaret was proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and would brag about them at any opportunity she had. A celebration of Margaret's life will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Abundant Life Chapel, 90 Fourth St. in Lac du Bonnet, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Margaret's name to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Publish Date: Oct 1, 2016

OLIVE MARGARET LOCKE Peacefully on September 27, Olive Margaret Locke passed away at the age of 85. A service will be held on Tuesday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Abundant Life Chapel in Lac du Bonnet. Full obituary to follow in Saturday's edition of the Winnipeg Free Press.


Publish Date: Sep 29, 2016

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 01, 2016

Condolences & Memories (2 entries)

  • Our condolences to Barry and the family. We got to know Margaret and Barry at Winnipeg Beach where we spent our weekends. They were great neighbours, have fond memories of sitting by the fire, and enjoying a few good laughs. Our prayers are with you. Ron & Elvina Gordon, Ste. Anne, MB - Posted by: Ron & Elvina Gordon (friends from Winnipeg Beach) on: Oct 02, 2016

  • Our condolences to Barry, David and the rest of the family. Margaret was a wonderfully gracious kind lady. We knew her as a marvelous neighbor and, once she and Barry moved to Lac du Bonnet, as a dear friend who we so enjoyed chatting with whenever we were in the area. Margaret was a delightful person who we know will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Barry and to the family - Cary and Barry Hamilton - Posted by: Barry Hamilton (Friend ) on: Sep 29, 2016

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