Margaret Symington passed away Thursday, September 5th surrounded by love both near and far.
She was predeceased by her daughter Sharon, son John and daughter-in-law Dorothy. She is survived by her husband Robert, four remaining children, Wayne, Bryan ( Sandra), Janine (Terry), Keith (Huong), by her seven gifted ( according to her) grandchildren, Stephanie, Meaghan, Danielle, Sean, Kevin, Catriona and Samantha as well as numerous other beloved friends and family.
Margaret was born and raised in England and met her husband Robert Symington while he was serving in post war Europe. Margaret immigrated to Canada to be with her husband in January of 1954, where they made roots, and raised a beautiful family, including over 26 foster children. Margaret had an abiding love for children, and fostered this later in life when she became a teacher’s aide for children with special needs, a Sunday School teacher, and a volunteer in the Children’s Ward at Centenary Hospital.
Margaret was an active member and contributor of St Margaret in the Pines Anglican Church for 60 years. She cherished her church family and her strong faith was tantamount in her ability to manoeuvre through life’s up and downs.
In her 60’s Margaret faced cancer with bravery, faith and her renowned sense of humour. In remission, and living with a renewed sense of purpose, Margaret had a second lease on life. In this time, she met new soul mates, soared the sky in hot air balloons and embarked on numerous cross Canada tours following Rita MacNeil as a self-professed groupie. She found companionship in her pet budgies Storm and Cloud and solace in nursing her many flower gardens to full bloom each summer.
All who knew her will remember Margaret as being ahead of her time, progressive, a champion for social justice and one who was at her best helping others. She lived her life always wearing a sly grin with witty asides at the ready, but most importantly a deep empathy for others. Margaret (Nana, Mom) will be deeply missed by all those that knew her and that were impacted by her generous spirit.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday,September 12, 2019 from St Margaret in the Pines Anglican Church 4130 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON at 11 am with a visitation one hour prior. Interment to follow in the churchyard.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.giffenmackscarborough.com for the SYMINGTON family.
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