Margaret White (nee. Bell) passed into her Lord and Saviour’s arms on Sunday, March 22, 2020, in her eighty-ninth year at Campbell House in Collingwood, Ontario. She was in the company of her family while listening to her most cherished hymns sung by her favourite Irishman – Daniel O’Donnell.
Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Lenard Frederick White, a loving mother to Maureen Light (David) and Elaine White. She was the cherished grandmother of Meagan, Robert, Grace, Liam, Morgan and Sydney, and the dear sister of Maureen Killen (Jim), Iris Wilson, the late Emily Allen, Edward and Harry Bell.
Born in Belfast, N. Ireland, Margaret ventured to Canada in 1957 to visit her brother Eddie, who was temporarily residing in Toronto. She immediately fell in love with the country and soon met the love of her life, Len, in which a beautiful 44-year love story would follow until his passing in 2004; he would remain forever in her heart.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to Dr. Meghory, Chartwell Georgian Traditions, Dr. Klages and the nurses and staff at the Meaford Hospital and Campbell House for the excellent care that they took of our mother; we are eternally grateful.
The family is planning a small private service at this time out of concern for the COVID-19 pandemic. They look forward to celebrating Margaret’s life publicly with her friends and extended family at a later date.
Remembrances to Hospice Georgian Triangle Campbell House or Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by Marg’s family.
To leave a condolence message or to sign Margaret’s Book of Memories please visit www.EganFuneralHome.com
Rick & Roberta
Hi Maureen & Dave: We just read of your mom’s passing. Sincere condolences. We are en route back to Ontario. Will be in touch later.
Sarah Briggs
Hi Maureen,
So very sorry for your loss. You have the comfort that your mom is with the Lord but separation is hard.
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of the things unseen.
– Hebrews 11:1
To be absent from the body is to be at home with the Lord.
May you & your family find comfort in your faith & fond memories.
Sending hugs & prayers,
Sarah, Michael and Phoebe Clouthier
Betty Allen
Maureen & Elaine we extend our deepest condolences to you and your families. We remember so many wonderful holidays New Year’s Euchre nights and her pies were the best. Your mom was an excellent Euchre player. We were very blessed with many years of friendship with two delightful positive people and shared many laughs and good times.
Sincerely
Bob & Betty
Pat MacLeod
I’m so sorry Maureen to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was such a lovely lady. I’m glad I got to know your Mom when you both lived in Thornbury. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sending love and hugs.
Claire and Gavin killen
Sending all our love during this difficult time.
Elaine and Maureen you are the lucky ones to have had such a wonderful mum.
I’ll miss the visits to her in chartwell, always smiling
Kelly Sherwin
Elaine and Maureen,
So sorry to hear of your Mom. I’ts been years since I’ve seen her – I’ve been out west now 24 years… but always think of days with your folks at the cottage, back in the late eighties, always hospitable, loving and caring, with fun sense of humour. Which obviously has carried on to you. My thoughts are with you, XO
Dr. Yehiel Meghory
Our sincerest sympathies on the recent passing of Margaret. May you all find comfort in your wonderful memories of her, over the years.
Sincerely,
Dr. Yehiel and Maria Meghory
Carmen Woodburn
Elaine and family, so sorry to read about your mother’s passing. May she Rest In Peace and may you all keep her in the forefront of your memories.
Amanda Allen
We are so sorry for your loss Maureen. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Prayers for peace. Love Mandy, Bob and Tyler.
Al Johnson
Elaine -I am very saddened to hear of your mother’s passing-please accept my sincere condolence at this very difficult time-she will be missed >I think of her & Len everytime I go past the house on Gore Road_!!! s
Gayle Killen
Maureen & Elaine and to your families my deepest heartfelt sympathies to all of you. I will truly miss my Aunt Marg she was amazing in every sense. Her laugh was the best. She could bake like no other. Our family times together I will forever treasure. May Aunt Marg and Uncle Len be dancing together again. Xoxo
Mervyn Frederick White
Maureen, Elaine and family, you have my deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. I can tell you that my father and mother always loved seeing your mother and father when they would get together for coffee and gossip, and I have nothing but the fondest of memories of being with your mom, dad and you guys at grandma’s for family get together. Those were happy times.
Merv
Mark White
Dear Maureen, Elaine and family,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of you mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark, Tanya and the girls
Lori Estey
Elaine, Maureen and families,
Sending love and my sincere condolences to you all during this difficult time.
May your Mom rest well now that she is at peace and is together again with your Dad.
I wish I had of had the opportunity to meet her as I’ve heard such great things about this amazing lady.
Iris Wilson
Deepest condolences and heart felt sympathy to you all from Iris Wilson (Sister) and her children Stephen, Gareth and Heather.
“I was blessed to have Margaret as a sister and her spirit will always be with me.”
Love from Iris and family
Janet Dobson
Dear Elaine. Sending love and prayers to you and family.She will be missed.
Juanita
Elaine, Maureen and families , im so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My condolences. Juanita
Audrey Elliott
Dear Elaine & Maureen!
I have many happy memories of many times spent walking and laughing and sharing with Margaret when she was
living at Rivers Edge Condo in Bolton. We were kindred spirits.
Psalm 46:1 “God is our Refuge and Strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Kerrey
Elaine, Maureen and Families-we are deeply saddened to hear of your Mum’s passing. Such a huge part of our lives and leave us with such deep, meaningful and loving memories off your her. She will always be remembered for her smile, her genuine spirit, her laugh, her love of her family and anyone connected to them! Each one of our children’s births and so many key family moments all encompass moments with your Mum in them that she will never be forgotten! The one moment of happiness within this sad moment is that she is up in Heaven with the Man she loved to the core of her being and they are smiling down on how incredible their family really is, even in moments of sadness.
Much love, prayers and best wishes- Kerrey/Jay/Addison, Jake, Kia, Abbigail, Owen & Emma.
David Maddocks
An amazing smile, always with a twinkle in her eyes, she will be sadly missed
Our deepest sympathy our thoughts are with you all.
Love David and Joyce
Peter Mrkonjic
My deepest condolences from Mrkonjic family
Angi
Dear Elaine, our deepest condolences for the passing of your Mom. She was a dear sweet woman, a true lady and she will truly be missed. xo
Don MacFadyen
Maureen and Elaine we are so sorry to hear about Aunt Margaret we are thinking about you and sending our love and prayers! Love Don and Nancy MacFadyen and family ❤️
John Matson
Elaine & Maureen & Family Sending love and Sincere Condolences at this sad time From your old neighbours on Matson drive Roy and Laura Watson
Joe Fleming
Deepest sympathy and condolences to Margaret’s family from the Fleming, Walker and McCormack families in Northern Ireland.
A lovely lady who radiated love and happiness.
Deeply regretted by all her family and friends in Northern Ireland.
Paul Crawford
Deepest sympathy and condolences to Margaret’s family from George Crawford and Family (Ted and David) in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Absent from the body and present with the Lord, promoted to Glory!
June B Atkinson
Maureen and Elaine:
I have just heard from Betty Allen of your mother’s passing and wanted to send my dearest condolences. I knew your mother many years ago from the days when we all lived in Bolton. Bernard and I had many good times with your mom and dad. Bernard passed away 3 years ago and life is very lonely without him. I don’t know if you will remember but my daughter Carol babysat both of you. My sincere condolences.
Patricia Bennett
I’m so sorry for your loss. I knew Marg years ago through my sister and brother-in-law Bob and Carol Bryan. Marg was a very classy lady full of kindness and grace. I have always thought of her with affection and respect.
I pray God will comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Patricia Bennett