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MARGARET AIRDRIE AHSAN (FRASER)
Born: Aug 03, 1940
Date of Passing: Jul 26, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARGARET AIRDRIE AHSAN (nee FRASER) August 3, 1940 - July 26, 2012 It is with very deep sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Margaret Airdrie Ahsan. Margaret, known to many, and as she preferred to be addressed as Airdrie, was born in Vancouver, BC-- the youngest child of Dr. Roy Hamilton Fraser and Mrs. Jean Russell Hawkins-Fraser. She lived the most of her childhood and teenage years all over the province of British Columbia, from Williams Lake to Prince George, to Prince Rupert, but majority of years in the Vancouver and Victoria area. Airdrie was a direct descendent of one of the original Selkirk Settlers of Manitoba and was very proud of her family heritage, and passed that pride and respect to her children Airdrie's father, being a general practitioner medical doctor and her mother and older sister, Mary-Lou, both nurses, inspired her to follow into the health care field herself. She studied her nursing degree at the University of Manitoba School of Nursing, and afterwards taught labor and delivery and obstetric nursing in her field. She met her husband, Dr. Amir Ahsan, in 1961, while she was studying her nursing degree and he was doing his medical fellowships in orthopedics in Winnipeg. They were married in 1963, in Lac La Biche, Alberta, and they settled in Winnipeg where he practiced as an orthopedic surgeon. They were married for 44 years, until his passing in 2007. Airdrie retired from nursing due to health issues and devoted her entire attention to her family and taking care of the business of her husband's medical practice. She loved her children to distraction, as her husband did, and she devoted her life to them and their endeavours. She had a love of music, and the arts and history, which she loved to share with all, as she was a very well-read woman in so many ways. She also had an impeccable talent in the kitchen, which she applied to an established business for a time, but she was especially known for her fabulous baking. She had a love of people and was described as a strong, intelligent, kind, kindred spirited loving soul. Many loved her as their honorary grandmother or aunt. She was predeceased by her sister, Mary Lou Fraser in 2008, and her husband Dr. Amir Ahsan in 2007. She is survived by and will be greatly missed by her two children--her son, Jamil Ahsan (Sadaf) of Baltimore, MD; and her daughter, Dr. Maryam Ahsan of Chicago, IL; her granddaughter Layla, numerous nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, and great-grandnieces and close family friends. Services will be held at the Grand Mosque, 2445 Waverley Street on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at approximately 1:15 p.m. with interment to follow immediately at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens at approximately 2:45 p.m. Cropo Funeral Chapel 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 30, 2012
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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Auntie you will always be remembered by us. I told your story to my son Arnob and he knows about your extraordinary support which contributed in the path of my today's life. Arnob being brought up in a privileged society of Australia get inspired by you. To us you and uncle Amir is always there in our prayers and thoughts. - Posted by: Chowdhury Sadaruddin (Nephew) on: Sep 21, 2012
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Dear Maryan and Jamil, I am so sorry to read of the sudden passing of your mother. I will keep you both in my daily prayers. I had the privilege to meet Maryan during our study at Palmer, and I have great memories and appreciation of our time together. Again, my deepest sympathy to both of you. - Posted by: Orietta Girard (Friend of Maryan) on: Aug 11, 2012
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Jamil, my condolences to you and Maryam! Being a Red River Settlement descendant is very special. - Posted by: Mary Morican (Teacher of Jamil) on: Aug 06, 2012
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AA Jamil and Maryam, I remember our visits to your home when we were children. Aunty Airdre was always so kind and generous. She was a very loving person. May Allah grant her the highest place in Paradise and may He always bless your family. - Posted by: Shahzad Shah (Friend) on: Aug 04, 2012
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Aunty Airdrie and uncle Amir were among my parents closest friends. I have such fond childhood memories of spending time with them at the Winter Club watching Maryam figure skate, swimming and playing with the cats at their home, or chatting with them when they would bring us bags full of fresh vegetables from their garden as well as a delicious cheesecake that aunty made. We miss you and will never forget you. May God shower his blessings upon you both in Heaven, and surround Jamil and Maryam with strength, endurance, and peace. Please remember the Ahsan family in your prayers. - Posted by: Saniya Riyaz Pokhoy (Family friends) on: Jul 31, 2012
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All of the staff at Tuxedo Animal Hospital are saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Mrs. Ahsan. We saw her very recently and as always, enjoyed her sunny personality as I tended to her cat Rani whom she dearly loved. It was a joy hearing her talk about her children and when the next, much anticipated visit with them would be. She will be truly missed. Dr. Pat Dorval - Posted by: Dr. Pat Dorval (Veterinarian) on: Jul 31, 2012
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May almighty rest her soul in peace and give us all strength to bear the loss Suren - Posted by: Suren mehta (Friend of the family) on: Jul 31, 2012
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Blessed to have had an opportunity to meet this darling woman a week prior to her passing. She was a beautiful, vibrant being, who expressed how much she loved her family. Her soul is reunited with her beloved, and her great spirit will live on through the memories and stories of all whom knew her. Thoughts and prayers to Airdrie's remaining family. Her physical presence will be dearly missed. - Posted by: Dr. Karl Forgeron (Colleague of Dr. Maryam Ahsan) on: Jul 31, 2012
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My aunt was the great lady with always in smile face. She loves people so much. Distance (as i am living & staying abroad in Bangladesh), does not make her away from us with her politeness & sweet behave. Miss you so much aunt. We lost one of our uttermost Guardian of the family. - Posted by: Syed Hasan Afzal (Nephew) on: Jul 30, 2012
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I have seen uncle Amir and aunt Airdire in Bangladesh. We are fortunate and blessed to see aunt recently, however, very saddened by losing her. We pray for her soul. May Allah bless her soul and may Allah help Jamil and Maryam. Torun - Posted by: Imamul Akbar (Torun) (Nephew) on: Jul 30, 2012
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Her sudden death came as a shock to all who new her. Audry had a inquisitive mind and was an avid reader. She was kind and gracious hostess but never afraid to speak her mind. She will be missed by Tuxido crowd - Posted by: Dr. Asad U Khan (Family friend) on: Jul 30, 2012
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My condolences Jamil & family. Your mom was very proud of you. God rest her soul. - Posted by: Teo (Friend of Jamil's) on: Jul 30, 2012
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I remember first time she visit us in Chittagong with jamil and Amir uncle. I don't remember exal yr provably 1969 We were all so happy to see them. I was so happy to see her back at NAWSHINN wedding. And imran house. I was so happy see her again. I was hoping to see her in California but do not get chance. - Posted by: Rubina Sobhan (Nice) on: Jul 30, 2012
