MARGARET CHOWN MORSE

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

• I was blessed to know Margaret through the Seniors' Program of West Broadway Community Ministry. I was most impressed by her commitment to so many initiatives, her bright mind, her thirst for learning and her care for the community. In the midst of all that she did, once every week for years, she contributed salad for a mid-day meal for up to 40 seniors, always stopping to add a kind word to volunteers and folks who were part of the program. It is in the smallest gestures we see the great generosity of humanity. Margaret lived this authentically. She was a mentor and will be missed. Many condolences to those who were so much closer to Margaret than I was. - Posted by: Patricia Baker ((West Broadway Community Ministry)) on: Jul 14, 2021

• Margaret was friends with my father, Ken Howard, when they attended the University of Manitoba in the late 1940s. Decades later, they connected professionally and Margaret came back into my dad's life as a dear and honoured friend. We were thrilled to have Margaret attend his 90th birthday bash. My children also knew Margaret through her devoted service to the Women's Musical Club. A tireless advocate for the arts in Manitoba, she leaves a remarkable legacy of achievement. It was a true pleasure to know this vibrant, intelligent woman. My family will miss her very much. Our sincere condolences to Margaret's family and loved ones. - Posted by: Laurel Howard (Friend) on: May 10, 2021

• Margaret was a real inspiration to me when it came to the arts. She piqued my interest, and successfully encouraged me to learn more. We enjoyed discussing the various artists she researched as part of the WAG women’s committee. I will miss our friendship. My condolences to Margaret’s family. - Posted by: Christina Eaton (Family) on: Apr 25, 2021

• I am not 100% certain if this is the same Margaret Morse but if it is I am her cardiologist’s secretary and we shared many wonderful chats over the telephone. Margaret would tell me stories and share warm memories of her father and grandfather and the Founding of the Chown building on the HSC campus. I will miss those occasions. Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Judi (Friend*) on: Apr 24, 2021

• I would like to express my condolences to Margaret's family at this sad time of her passing. I first met Margaret at the University Women's Club of Winnipeg where we were both members. I came to know about her early years, her family and her support of so many in the Winnipeg community. She had such energy and commitment. As I had worked with speech language clients, I was particularly impressed to learn that she had been the first speech therapist in Manitoba and continued active support of speech language programs. Margaret and I had many enjoyable conversations and thanks to her I attended concerts with the Women's Musical Club. The last time we spoke was when I telephoned her with congratulations on her being chosen for one of the 150 Trailblazing Women awards. During this phone call I told her how amazing I thought she had been all of her life...To her family-she will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Joan Stone (Friend) on: Apr 24, 2021

• My condolences to you Peter and to the entire family, she was a very special Mom and will be missed by all. - Posted by: Sylvia Mazur (Peter’s work friend) on: Apr 24, 2021