Margaret Graham (died 2021)
| Margaret Graham | |
|---|---|
| Peggy | |
| Born | 1930-09-16 |
| Died | 2021-04-24 Thunder Bay |
| Occupation | teacher |
Margaret Graham (16 September 1930 – 24 April 2021 (aged 90)) was a long-time Fort William teacher and active community volunteer who was a prominent member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.[1][2]
Life and family
Margaret Graham, known as Peggy, was born in 1930 and spent much of her life in the Thunder Bay area. She began her career in education with two years of teaching in Southern Ontario followed by a year at the Shoal Lake reserve. She eventually returned to Fort William, where she taught until her retirement. Throughout her professional life, she was deeply involved with the Teachers' Federation at both the local and provincial levels.[1]
She was a dedicated member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, serving as a choir member, clerk of session, and on various committees. Her community involvement was extensive, including executive roles with the ADK sorority and RTO. She volunteered her time with the Cancer Society Daffodil Committee, UNICEF, local music festivals, Christmas Cheer, Grandview Lodge, and Shelter House. Her personal interests included global travel, cross-country skiing, curling, and golf, and she was a frequent patron of the local arts.[1]
She was survived by her sister Donalda Dale, brother-in-law Jack Akehurst, and several nieces and nephews including Catherine (Trina) Akehurst, Clare Dale, John and his wife Angela, Don Dale, and Doug Dale. She also left behind great-nieces Jessana, Calia Akehurst, and Anne Marie Dale, great-nephew Adam Dale, and her close friend Jan Sewell. She was predeceased by her sister Catherine Akehurst and her brother Calum Graham.[1]
She passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021, at Pinewood Court in Thunder Bay. The family expressed gratitude to the facility staff and to Jan Sewell for their support during her final months.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2021-05-01.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 24 April 2021.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Margaret Graham, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2021-05-01, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 1 May 2021, p. 3(D)