Margaret Swingler
| Margaret Swingler | |
|---|---|
| Rene | |
| Born | 1922-09-26 Wolseley, Saskatchewan |
| Died | 2020-01-19 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | stenographer |
| Employer | Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
Margaret Laurene Swingler (26 September 1922 – 19 January 2020 (aged 97)) was a Saskatchewan-born stenographer and active member of St. John's Anglican Church who lived in Port Arthur and Thunder Bay.[1][2]
Life and family
Margaret Laurene Swingler, known as Rene, was born in Wolseley, Saskatchewan. Her family relocated to Rossland, B.C. in 1926, where she completed her secondary education. In 1940, she moved to Trail, B.C. and attended Trail Business College. She began her career as a stenographer for the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company.[1]
In 1943, she met Jack Swingler, a pilot officer, and they married in Trail later that year. After the war, the couple moved to Port Arthur in 1949. She was employed by Hewitson Construction and Harry's Shell Service before her retirement in 1974. She was an active member of the community, participating in activities at the 55 Plus Centre and serving as the treasurer of the Chancel Guild at St. John's Anglican Church. She was also involved with the Anglican Church Women and the Princess Beatrice Chapter of the I.O.D.E., and later attended St. George's Anglican Church.[1]
She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Mable Clelland, her husband Jack Swingler, her brother Clifford Clelland and his wife Corinne Clelland, and her brother-in-law Gerry Archibald. Others who passed before her included her sister-in-law Joan Turner and nieces Christine Archibald and Mary-Lynn Turner-Blady. She is survived by her daughter Pamela Walas and her husband John, her sister Donna Archibald, and several nieces and nephews including Greg Archibald and his partner Barbara, Christine Leibold and her husband George, and Ian Turner and his wife Ella. She also left behind great nieces Kathryn and Caroline.[1]
She died at St. Joseph's Hospital on January 19, 2020. A funeral service was conducted at EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL by Capt. Deborah Everest. She was buried in the family plot at Riverside Cemetery.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Margaret Laurene Swingler, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2020-01-21, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 21 January 2020, p. 9(B)