MARGARET CAROL RICHARDSON (MACLELLAN)

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MARGARET CAROL RICHARDSON (nee MACLELLAN) Suddenly, on October 6, 2000 at the age of 65 years, Margaret Carol Richardson, beloved wife of John "Jake" Richardson passed away, leaving to mourn, Judy (Ray) Cindy (Dave), and Bill (Debbie). Grandchildren, Dayle, Miles, and Garrett; Sister Anne (Gerry) Brother Donny (Linda) and Stepfather Ed Lundin; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family and friends, She was predeceased by her Mother Isabel, Father John and Brother Dougal. Margaret was born and raised in Kamsack, Sask. on March 25, 1935. As class valedictorian she graduated from Misericordia School of Nursing in 1957. She then moved to Pine Falls where she worked from 1957-1958 in the Pine Falls General Hospital before marrying and devoting the next three years to her family. From 1961-1984 she held several positions in the hospital, from general duty nurse to assistant director of nursing. From 1984-1986 she worked as the Public Health Nurse and from 1985-1986 she also held positions at George M. Guimond Health Centre and Fort Alexander Health Centre. Before retirement Margaret worked as public Health Nurse and Co-ordinator for Home Care Services. Margaret served as president to the local nurses union (MARN and MONA) as well as on the Pine Falls Hospital Auxiliary. She was a programmer for Wpg. River Womens Institute, and was actively involved in the Womens Abuse and Crisis Centre and Alcoholics Anonymous. She was a board member of the Winnipeg River Seniors Services and the Pine Falls Hospital Foundation. Margaret was an active member of the Lac Du Bonnet Provincial and Churchill Federal Constituencies for the NDP, as well as being a Soprano with the Sunrise Singers Choir. A celebration of Margarets life will be held on Wednesday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pine Falls United Church, with Canon Reverend J. Whitford officiating. Eulogy by Fran Thomson. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Resident Council Fund, c/o Sunnywood Manor PCH, Box 2000, Pine Falls, Man. R0E 1M0. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM In care of arrangements Ph. Man. Toll Free 1-877-776-2220.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 11, 2000