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MARGARET MORPHY
Born: Sep 06, 1919
Date of Passing: May 30, 2017
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MARGARET MORPHY (nee ATEAH) Peacefully, at Fred Douglas Lodge, on May 30, 2017 Margaret, beloved wife of the late John Morphy, died at the age of 97. She is survived by her son Neil-Jon of Geneva, Switzerland, and numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her husband John in 1999; her parents, Michael and Sophia Ateah; brothers, Alfred, Sam, Eddy and John; sisters, Lily Lester, Sophie David, Louise Purdy, Freda Jonnson and Pansy Lunney. Margaret was born September 6, 1919 in Winnipeg. She and John were married in 1944 and made Winnipeg their home for many years before moving to Victoria Beach. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Heritage House and Fred Douglas Lodge. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society or the Canadian Wildlife Fund. A service of Thanksgiving will be held Thursday, June 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Michael's Community Church, Victoria Beach. Interment to follow in the Victoria Beach Cemetery. Those we love don't go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear. Condolences may be left at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 06, 2017
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Condolences to Neil-Jon: Your mother was very beautiful and had great personal style. What an example to us younger women in the family! Love, Wanda - Posted by: Wanda Lester (great niece ) on: Jun 16, 2017
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Aunt Margaret, the last of the ten original Ateah children at Victoria Beach, will be missed. It’s the end of an era. Condolences to you Neil-Jon. Love Lorne and Anne. - Posted by: Lorne and Anne Lester (Nephew) on: Jun 06, 2017
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I grew up on Lindsay Street next door to the Morphys and have many memories of those days. Margaret was a kind and thoughtful person. I remember well her tasty cabbage rolls which she always emphasized where the Lebanese recipe using lamb, and she shared this delicacy with my family many, many times. I also recall that Neil-Jon would occasionally join us for lunch if Margaret was busy during the day. She was a great animal lover with many pets over the years, including a dog called Honey that was OK with my cat Frosty using her as a 'pillow' on the front doorstep! Mom always kept dog treats available for the 4-legged visiting 'neighbours' so we got to share the joy of having dogs around. While Johnny was alive, we were again food beneficiaries of the family's generosity with pickerel fillets and smoked goldeye. I extend to Neil-Jon and Margaret's many relatives my sincerest condolences on her passing. She had a good long life and will be remembered by many, myself included. - Posted by: Gord Richardson (Former next door neighbour) on: Jun 06, 2017