MARGARET DICKIE BJARNASON (GIBB)

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

MARGARET DICKIE BJARNASON (nee GIBB) February 8, 1912 - August 14, 2004 On Saturday morning, August 14, 2004, Margaret passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Langley, BC. She was 92 years of age. Margaret is lovingly remembered by her daughter Fern (Wayne) Sephton; grandsons, Shaun (Ikuko) and Troy (Lisa Lidderdale) Sephton; great-granddaughters, Telsa and Tianna Sephton; sister Eleanor Clancy; nieces, Gale (Ian) Tucker and family; Colleen Clancy (Michael Madden) Lynn Gibb and family; nephew James Gibb (Matilda) and family; and many friends and relatives. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Bjarnason; parents, Jane A. and James Gibb; brothers, William and James Gibb; sister-in-law Ann Gibb; and brother-in-law Vincent Clancy. She was born, raised and lived most of her life at 1242 Pritchard Ave. Margaret spent a few years at the Fred Douglas apartments before moving to Langley, BC three and a half years ago. Commencing with the Groceteria on North Main and then moving to the downtown store, Margaret was a longtime Eatons employee. She attended Lord Nelson and Florence Nightingale schools. Margaret loved people and treated everyone with respect and dignity. She was a warm, loving, caring and thoughtful person who always put the needs of others before her own. Those who knew her will remember her delicious baking and penchant for photography. A private family service was held at Belle Lake, ON on Saturday, August 28, where her cremains were placed beside those of her husband. Too Dearly Loved to Ever be Forgotten

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 11, 2004