Wilson, Margaret Lois

Jul 01, 2015

27 June, 1933, to 30 June 2015.

Margaret was predeceased by her parents, James Richard Wilson and Martha Jane Hoppins; her sister Lila Beatrice (Lord, Shales), brother-in-law Charles Zurah Lord; and her brother Arnold  James, and his wife Phoebe Marie Reynolds.

She is survived by her niece Linda Bernice Lord; nephew Robert James Wilson, as well as grand niece Christina (Grant Orser), grand-nephew William James, brother-in-law Lloyd Shales, cousins  and dear friends Chris and Judith.

Margaret was known for her knowledge of, and interest in family and local history. She was a strong and independent woman throughout her life. She was descended from a young Irish girl,  Mary Jane Nesbit, who came to Canada by herself before Canada was Canada, and James Jonathon Wilson, who had emigrated from Liverpool, England. Margaret was representative of her pioneering predecessors.

She died in St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital, palliative care unit. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Service will be held July 3 at 12:00 P.M. at DESERT LAKE CEMETERY. Please bring lawn chairs.

IN THE CARE OF TROUSDALE FUNERAL HOME , 374 MILL STREET, SYDENHAM ONTARIO K0H 2T0 (613)376-3022. Expressions of sympathy may be sent online at www.trousdalefuneralhome.com