MARGARET

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MARGARET MacINTOSH McMAHON (nee McKENZIE) October 26, 1919 to October 11, 2004 It is with great sadness and deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Margaret McMahon on October 11, 2004 at the Goodwin Lodge, Teulon, MB. Margaret is survived by her daughter Vivian (Dannie) sons, James and Neil; sister Nancey Helander; grandchildren, Jason (Sarah), Justin, Ian (Jade), Amanda and Clarissa; great-grandchildren, Austen, Jayden, Easton and Tanner; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and James McKenzie; husband Basil; sister Marie; brother James. Mom was born and raised in Iverness, Scotland and was a corporal in the British Air Force. She met and married her husband Basil in Scotland. After a few years they immigrated to Canada and lived in the Teulon district where she worked in the Teulon Hospital for 25 years. During her 25 years at the hospital she had met many people, which helped make her job very satisfying. Mom enjoyed her winter vacations in Phoenix visiting her nephew Brian Helander with her sister Nancey. She always came back with lots of bargains. Mom and Nancey also made several trips to Scotland. Mom always looked forward to opening her home for Sunday family dinners. Gram always paid very special attention to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mom will be remembered as a loving, wonderful, hardworking, ambitious mother and caring grandmother and great-grandmother. The family would like to thank the staff at the Goodwin Lodge and Drs. McTaggart and Graham for their wonderful care and dedicated support. A celebration of Margarets life will be held on Monday, October 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Teulon. Rev. Patricia McMahon officiating. Family interment to take place at Norris Lake Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren and Dannie Little. In lieu of flowers should friends so desire donations can be made to the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital, Teulon. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Teulon in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 16, 2004