Margaret Lynn Norsworthy

(Margaret) Lynn Norsworthy (nee Fruin) was born November 15th, 1949 at Esterhazy to parents Bill & Josephine Fruin. She married Bruce Norsworthy on December 21, 1973 and lived on a farm North of Manor. Lynn and Bruce operated Cannington Charolais showing and selling purebred cattle in South Eastern Saskatchewan.

Lynn attended Redpath, Yarbo and Churchbridge schools. She was an excellent student always competing for top student honours. She was awarded a trip to Oakville, Ontario for an essay she wrote while in Grade 11. Lynn graduated from the University of Regina with a two year standard teaching certificate.

Lynn belonged to the Gerald 4-H club for 8 years. The highlight of her 4-H years was a week long trip to Prince Edward Island through 4-H selections.

Lynn started her teaching career in Manor in 1968. She taught grade 6 for several years, then grades 5 and 6 and finally grades 4, 5, and 6. She retired in 1999 after 30 years of teaching.

After her retirement, Lynn and Bruce enjoyed golfing, camping, travelling and gardening. Lynn always had beautiful flower gardens on the farm. They travelled to Scotland, Las Vegas, the Southern states, Mexico, Hawaii, the Maritimes, Alaska and other parts of Canada. They loved sports. They travelled to attend ball, football, curling and hockey games.

Lynn was predeceased by her husband Bruce, her parents Bill & Josephine Fruin, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ed & Anne Norsworthy , her brother, Art Fruin and her brother-in-law, Phillip Lungal.

She is survived by her sister Arlene Lungal, her brother Glen (Darlene), her sister Loreen (Chris) Nagy, brother-in-law Jim Norsworthy, brother-in-law Don (Dayle) Norsworthy and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held in Glen Morris Cemetery, Carlyle, Saskatchewan with Mr. Harold Smith officiating.

The Fruin and Norsworthy families invite friends and family to an informal gathering at the Carlyle United Church on Saturday October 15th from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Bring your memories and stories to share. A come and go luncheon will be served.

If friends so wish, donation may be made to Stars Air Ambulance, 2640 Airport Road, Regina, Sask., S4W 1A3 or Southeast Integrated Care Centre, Moosomin.

Arrangements in care of the Orsted Funeral Home (Carlyle)