Margaret Frances Clingen, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born Margaret Frances Roberts on January 17, 1939, in Weston, Ontario, to her father, John Thomas Roberts, and her mother, Wilma Frances Turtle. She came to know the Lord as her Saviour at a young age and was baptized at 14. Margaret worked as a schoolteacher before raising her two sons, John and David. Later in life, she served as an administrative assistant at Eaton’s.
Margaret was a faithful servant of the Lord and had a deep love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She lived her life intentionally for others, always seeking to serve in whatever way she could. As one close friend shared, “She had a knack for making everyone feel special.” This was especially displayed in her heart for hospitality; many enjoyed her renowned roast beef dinners and perfectly made pavlova’s around her welcoming dinner table.
She is lovingly remembered by her beloved husband, Albert Henry “Harry” Clingen; her dear sister, June Yeaman, predeceased by her husband Ken; her devoted sons and daughters in law (who she treated like her own), David (Rachel) and John (Joanne); and her cherished grandchildren, Daniel, Trevor (Shelby), Jonathan (Ariana), Rebekah, Caleb (Chelsie), Josiah (Victoria), and Jacob (Samantha).
She will also be fondly remembered by her treasured great-grandchildren: Weston and Camryn (Trevor and Shelby), Viviana (Jonathan and Ariana), Chloe and Cara (Caleb and Chelsie), and Elizabeth (Josiah and Victoria).
Margaret touched many lives and was a cherished mother and grandmother figure to countless others beyond her immediate family.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at Sovereign Grace Church, 1466 5 Sideroad, Bradford, ON, with a reception to follow.
The family invites those who wish to view the service through live streaming at the following link:
Sovereign Grace Church YouTube channel
A private burial will precede the memorial service.
Margaret will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
There is great joy in knowing she is now home with her Lord and Saviour.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
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Margaret Walker
Your Mom was so special. Jake always said how kind your Dad and Mom were to him. They made him feel like family! My sympathies to all of you! ❤️
Emma Yeaman
She was so thoughtful and always ready to help. Grandma June loved her and talked of and with her often. Didn’t get to see her a lot but enjoyed every minute I spent with her. Lots of love ❤️
Robert Yeaman
I will miss my only aunt very much
Richard,Sara,Kate,Kennedy
She was a wonderful Aunt to myself and a dear friend to my family. She will be dearly missed.
Christine Schmidtke
Margaret, so like her mother, Aunt Wilma, holds deep places in many, many peoples’ hearts. The beauty of their souls, that sweet constant walk with Christ, has touched many hearts, including my own. May all Margaret’s loved ones feel the Lord’s great comfort at this time of loss, until we are all together again with Jesus.
Katharine
I have been blessed to get to know David and Rachel through our church. Thank you Sovereign Grace family. I am sad to see such a beautiful soul leave this earth but so happy she went to be with our Savior Jesus. May the Lord give you all strength as He blesses you all. Phillipians 4:13 I can do all thing with Him who strengthens me.
Many blessings,
Katharine ✝️
Bolton Physiotherapy Clinic
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May she forever be in your hearts.
Sincere condolences from your friends at Bolton Physiotherapy
Kathleen Roberts
Our deepest sympathy to Harry, John, David and families and to June and family. We have fond memories of Margaret. She was a beautiful person and our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Adrian and Kate Roberts, Bangor, N. Ireland
June Yeaman
Margaret was my only sister. She was also my friend and confidant. Missing her so much already, and can’t imagine life without her. My condolences to my brother-in-law, Harry, and to all the rest of her precious family. Thanks for all your care for me.
Joyce Luke
To Harry and Family: Sorry to hear about Margaret’s health problems and passing. I was a happy recipient of “the Clingen” hospitality and friendship. Our loss is heaven’s gain. Psalm 116:15. Remembering you and June during these days of adjustment. Joyce Luke
Allan Vincent
I thank the Lord for Margaret. With her husband, Harry, she served the Lord and others selflessly and graciously. She will be missed.
Lewis Roberts
We send our sincere sympathy and condolances to Harry John David and families, also to June and family. Cousin Margaret was a lovely christin lady and i have many memories of her kindness to me when i lived in canada. She has run her race and finished well. Praying Gods comforting presence is your portion.
Ruth McNeill
Dear Harry & June and all of your families. Margaret and I go back to our early childhood when we lived just a street away from each other. We developed a lifelong friendship. I had many lovely visits with her family over the years. Margaret and her family were very hospitable. Margaret will be dearly missed but it comforts me that we will meet again with the Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love Ruth McNeill
Ruth McNeill
Margaret was one of my greatest friends I’ve had in my life. She was the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Roberts. Margaret and June were the daughters that lived on the next street and we became wonderful friends. I had the joy of being close to her parents and family, cousins too. She is going to be greatly missed, but she is with the Lord who she loved and faithfully served from the time of a child to when the Lord took her home.
Betty McGrath
I’m so sorry for your loss. Margaret was such a kind and loving woman, and I’ll always remember her warm hospitality and the way she made everyone feel welcome. She truly reflected God’s love in how she lived. Praying that you feel comfort and peace, knowing she is now home with the Lord.
Lena Disero
My heart goes out to Margaret’s family for their loss. Margaret was a lovely woman and a good friend. Harry, be strong, you were fortunate to have had her in your life. She has found her place with God. She will be missed by everyone.
Love,
Lena Disero
Bill and Joanna Tong
Our sincere condolences to David, Rachel and the Clingen family. We share your grief at the passing of someone so dear. We also rejoice in her life well lived, exemplifying the unconditional love of God. May you cherish all the beautiful memories and be comforted in knowing that she is with her Lord and Savior now.
John Warden
We stayed every Easter and Mimico conference weekends with Uncle Harry and Aunt Margaret when I was young. Always a happy time with a full house! A very big part of our growing up and such Gold friends with my parents❣️