Margaret R. MacLennan

91 – Sydney

Margaret (Thomson) MacLennan – 91, Sydney, peacefully on January 21, 2013, at An Cala Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.

Born in Beith, Scotland, daughter of the late Hugh and Janet (Love) Thomson, she was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Margaret taught for many years in Port Aux Basques, NL, and as a substitute in the Sydney area while raising her family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great, grandmother and friend to many, and set a great example of living life with compassion, loyalty and integrity. Mum was funny, intelligent, kind and gentle with everyone she met-particularly her cats, who brought her many hours of pleasure and companionship.

Left to mourn are her seven children: Kirk (Mary), Aylesford, NS; Karen (Arch) Mitchell, Carrot River, SK; Jennifer (Dave Cowan), Saskatoon, SK; Juanita (Jerry Purcell), Halifax; Shaun, Ainsworth, BC; Sheena (Bruce MacLean), Sydney, and Gwen, at home; as well as grandchildren, Jody (Paul), Thania, Merredith (Doug), Matthew (Suzanne), Becky (Andrew), and Christa; great-grandchildren Matthew, Adele, Zach and James, and great-great-granddaughters Gracelyn and Ella.

Margaret was predeceased by her husband Calvin (1998) and great-grandson Jonathan, in infancy.

A memorial for Margaret will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 12 noon at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney, where friends may gather 2 hours prior to the service, from 10 am till time of service.

Donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to a charity of choice. In keeping with her lifelong interest in learning, Margaret has donated her body to Dalhousie Medical School. At Mum’s request, please make a donation of plasma to Canadian Blood Services if able as the need for platelets far outstrips the supply.

Online condolences to www.twcurry.com