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MARGARET PALMER KIRBY
Date of Passing: Sep 06, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARGARET PALMER KIRBY
Sadly, on September 6, 2024, our dear mother Margaret Kirby (née Sutherland) departed this earthly realm to be reunited with the love of her life, our dad Raymond.
Mom was predeceased by her husband Raymond in 2008; brother Gordon; brother-in-law Bill; and sister-in-law Enid. She is survived by her beloved sister Florence Mehmel; brother-in-law Jack Kirby; her children, Craig (Heather), Debra (Don), and Jack (Gerri); nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mom initially worked for the T. Eaton Company, mainly in the Western Canada Buying Department. As with most mothers of her era, as her children were born she became a stay at home mother and provided us with the best life any child could hope for. Later in life she volunteered at the Strathmillan School lunch program for several years, and then after that worked at the Hudson Bay warehouse.
Mom and Dad loved to travel. Together they saw six different continents and numerous countries and cultures throughout the world. Their travels solidified Mom’s lifelong belief in the importance of accepting all people no matter what their place in life. Mom was an incredibly kind and pleasant person. She loved everyone and her smile would always brighten any room.
One of mom’s special places in her life was at the family cabin in Grand Beach. She started going there as a young girl and looked forward to spending her summers there with family and friends. Nothing beat the midnight or much later family talks with her on the deck. Her advice was always to be valued and her humour always to be laughed at.
You had a life well lived, Mom, and will be very sadly missed.
Cremation has taken place and at mom’s request there will be no formal funeral service.
The family expresses gratitude to Ethical Death Care for their touching photo-biography video honouring Margaret’s life, accessible through the 'tributes' link at the bottom of this obituary.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 14, 2024, Sep 14, 2024
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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So sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Craig and Bev Taplin (Grabd Beach neighbors) on: Sep 15, 2024
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My Deepest Sympathy to the Kirby Family: What a Lovely picture and write up of your Mother Craig and your Mother-in-Law Heather. My Mother Mert Curle wanted to express her Sympathy also she is 94 years old. Take care. Sincerely Linda Bakowski (Curle) - Posted by: Linda Bakowski (Friend ) on: Sep 14, 2024
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On behalf of the Wyndels Family our deepest sympathies to a wonderful neighbour. - Posted by: james wyndels (friend/neighbour at Grand Beach ) on: Sep 14, 2024
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Our condolences to Marg’s family. She was a well loved neighbour at Grand Beach. It was always a delight to see her welcoming smile as we passed the deck on our walks. She will surely be missed. Marg and Ray will now be together in Heaven. May God be with them till you meet again. - Posted by: Louise Dahle (Grand Beach. Neighbour ) on: Sep 14, 2024
