Margaret Power (nee Collins)
Born: November 26th, 1933
Passed on: July 28th, 2018
Passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit at the Sir Leonard A Miller Center, surrounded by her loving family and friends, Margaret Power of North Harbour in her 84th year. Predeceased by her parents: John and Mary (nee Brewer), brothers: Johnny, Joe, brothers-in-law: Clar, Eddie, Cecil and Seb, sister-in-law May, her in-laws: Frank and Ida Power. Left to mourn her husband and best friend of 62 years, Dick; sisters: Marie and Jose, sisters-in-law: Genny, Catherine and Beth, also her 10 children: Rick (Joan), Marie (Derm), John (Liz), Terry (Doreen), Lorraine (Grant), Ruby (predeceased by John), Joe (Christine), Patrick (Kathy), Bill (Roz), Tom (Sheri), 19 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and loyal furry friends Buster and Berkley. “Marg”, “Mom”, “Nan”, “Nanny Powder”, she was the light that guided our lives forever. She raised us while Dad spent so many years working away, and taught us the value of family that defines us today and will endure forever. She was Dad’s best friend, he held her hand in death as they seemingly always did in life. Mom was very dedicated to the church, and she loved mass. She would be honoured to know, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Church in North Harbour directly, or via the care of Dunphy’s Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dunphy’s Funeral Home in Holyrood. Wake and visitation to be held at the Sacred Heart Church in North Harbour, St. Mary’s Bay on Monday July 30th from 2:00-9:00 pm and on Tuesday, July 31st, from 1:00-9:00 pm with vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, August 1st, at 10:00 am from the Sacred Heart Church in North Harbour. Cremation to follow immediately, with a private family Inurnment at a later date. Following the mass on Wednesday there will be a celebration of her life in the community hall in North Harbour. Those who played an integral role in the care of Mom in her final months and days are far too many to name, please know our family will be forever grateful for your love and kindness. Please visit www.dunphys.ca to sign the memorial guest book or send a message of condolence.