nee Johannsen
May 13, 1918 to March 29, 2014
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Peggy Johannsen Austin on March 29, 2014 in Montreal. Married to Peter Austin (deceased March 7, 1992) she is survived by her children PJ (Helga), Karin (Gus), Nancy (Don), Erik (Leslie), Chris (Rachel), 11 grandchildren, Peter Jan (Sarah), Patricia, Michael, Aisling, Andrew, Shannon, Kirsten, Daphne, Isabel, Conrad and Brigitte and 2 great grandchildren, Samantha and Charles. Peggy was the daughter of Herman Smith-Johannsen (Jackrabbit) and Alice Johannsen (nee Robinson). She is predeceased by her siblings Robert (Bob) and Alice (Jo).
Peggy had a lifetime love of nature and wildlife cherishing the Canadian wilderness. She grew up enjoying hiking, canoeing, camping and skiing in the Adirondacks and the Laurentians. During her competitive ski career, she won many races, including the 1937 Canadian Championship. She was a proud McGill University graduate from the Faculty of Science and continued her research in Botany after graduation. While raising her family of five in Hamilton and Montreal, she was busy with her many activities. She hosted her television shows, imported Norwegian ski-wear and cross-country skis and manufactured Jackrabbit Ski Wax. She had an insatiable curiosity and desire for adventure and travelling. She kept in close touch with her many Norwegian cousins and relatives around the world leaving a legacy of family connectedness for many generations to enjoy. In her latter years she was very supportive of skiing in Canada, helping wherever possible. Throughout her life, her addictive positive attitude, good nature and generous energy has brought sunshine to everyone around her.
Visitation will be held at the Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home at 5610 Sherbrooke Street West, N.D.G. from 2:00 to 5:00 pm and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Friday April 11, followed by a small service for family only. A Celebration of her Life will be held in Mont-Tremblant on August 9 at 1:00 pm in the St. Bernard Chapel, followed by a reception at the Le Shack Restaurant. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fulford Residence where she has been well cared for over the last 4 years, 1221 Guy Street, Montreal QC H3H 2KB
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