HOAR, MARGARET - Mrs. Margaret Elise Hoar, wife of the late Robert Hoar, of Storeytown Road, Doaktown, passed away early in the morning on Friday, September 28, 2012 at her residence at the age of 90. Born in Caledonia, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Ida (Goucher) Acker. She was a homemaker, a retired nurse and head cook at Camp Wegesegum. She was a member of the United Church of Canada, a member of the Orange Lodge and a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary Legion, Branch #23, Doaktown. She is survived by her next of kin, Tony Shute; her daughters, Judy McAllister (David) of Coles Island, NB, and Freda Clark (Murray) of Slave Lake, AB; her son, Rupert Hoar (Gene) of Alder Grove, BC; her sister, Florance Ball (Robert) of Liverpool, NS; her six grandchildren, her 10 great-grandchildren and her great-great-grandchild. Besides her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Olive Mansefield, and her brothers, Ellot Acker and Dennis Acker.
Mrs. Margaret Elise Hoar rested at Davidson’s Funeral Home, 579 Main Street, Doaktown, with visitation on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The funeral service was held on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 11am from the funeral home chapel, Doaktown, with Rev. Paul McGratton officiating. Organist Janice Price led the St Thomas United Church Choir in “How Great Thou Art”, “Last Mile of the Way” and “The Old Rugged Cross”. Words of Remembrance were by Paul Chappell. Burial was in Fair Haven Cemetery, Moncton. Pallbearers were Eldon McNeill, Douglas Blair, Richard Clark, Nathan Blair, Hayden Clark and Dylan Clark. The Ladies Auxiliary Legion Members formed a guard of Honor. In memory of Margaret, donations made to a memorial of one’s choice would be appreciated. Arrangements were in care of Davidson’s Funeral Home, 622-7464 and online at www.davidsonsfh.com.