Date of Birth: April 27, 1929
Date of Death: March 22, 2018
Margaret Amelia Wagner passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018, cloaked in the love of her children, Charlotte and Brent. She was one month short of her 89th birthday.
Margaret was born a mere two pounds on April 27, 1929 in Port Arthur, ON to Margaret and Floyd Haskell.
The family moved to Melville in 1941 where Margaret completed her education. After that she worked at St. Peter’s Hospital as a nurses aide until 1949.
That same year she married Ernie Wagner with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage. Ernie worked for the CNR, resulting in the family being bumped several times from Kindersley to Prince Albert and Dauphin. It was during this time that their daughter, Charlotte was born. In 1955 they managed to return home to live in Melville. 1958 brought the completion of their family when their son, Brent was born.
Margaret enjoyed CGIT, teaching Sunday school, being Room Mother and supporting all the events her children were involved in. She served tea at fundraisers for the church and Orange Lodge. Some of her other passions were knitting, embroidery, bowling and shuffleboard.
She was a member of the Eastern Star and worked many stations becoming a Worthy Matron in 1969, a proud accomplishment.
Music was an integral part of her life. She was involved in church choir, singing solos and tap dancing. Her love of music took her to many dances, including more recently, the musical entertainment at St. Paul’s where she could often be seen tapping her feet, clapping her hands or dancing in her wheel- chair.
Margaret moved to Queen St. Manor in 2014 and loved the people and all the activities. Last April she moved again to Academy Road at St. Paul Lutheran Home. There, she flourished among all the activities, the caring staff, as well as helping those she considered to be “Grannies”. Her smile and kindness resonated with all those around her.
Her family brought the biggest smiles. She was most excited to see Brent’s plays or concerts and was so proud. The many trips to Lloydminster to visit Charlotte and her family were a special time for us all.
Margaret leaves precious memories for all her friends and family.
Celebrating these memories are her family: her son, Brent of Melville; her daughter, Charlotte and son-in-law John of Lloydminster; three grandsons and their wives, Terrence and Kathryn of Fort Saskatchewan; James and Tamara of Airdrie; and David and Shannon of Saskatoon; three very special great-grandchildren, Warner, Frederik and Gwendolyn.
Margaret was predeceased by her twin brother at birth; husband, Ernie Wagner; mother and father, Margaret and Floyd Haskell; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Being grateful until the end, some of Margaret’s final words to her children were “Thank you for all that you do for me,” “Be good to each other,” and “Love you guys.”
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 2 p.m. from the First United Church in Melville with Rev. Brian Mee officiating. Brenda Zelko did the readings and Terrence Kerelchuk shared memories of his grandmother.
Arrangements were by Bailey’s Funeral and Cremation Care, Melville.
