June 26, 1958 - July 5, 2013
Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre, July 5, 2013, Margaret Andrea Rahal. Predeceased by her parents John P. (Jack) Rahal and Mary (Harrington) Rahal, and her brother Dr. Brian Rahal. Celebrating her life are her brothers and sisters: John (Betty Ann), Mike (Darlene), Patricia, Maureen Connors, Sheilagh, David (Gail), Mary Geralyn; her sister-in-law Joan Rahal; nephews, nieces, grand- nephews and grand-nieces: Margaret Connors (Kevin), Patrick Connors, Paul (Tiffany) Connors, Randi and Jamie, Geoff (Rula), Lucas and Matthew Rahal, Heather (Luca), Isabella and Nicholas Santolin, Stephen (Bonnie) Rahal and her Goddaughter Andrea Rahal (Daniel). Margaret had a zest for life despite the many challenges she faced. She was involved in many sports over the years but especially enjoyed bowling and swimming. She participated in Special Olympics provincial and national competitions. In 1986 she was Captain of the N.L. team in Calgary and in 1994 she won a gold medal for swimming in Halifax. She cheered relentlessly for her Montreal Canadians and Toronto Blue Jays. She loved music and singing and enjoyed musical theatre. She had a very pleasant personality and brightened all our days. She was generous in her compliments and appreciated everything that was done for her. May she rest in peace. Special thanks to the Vera Perlin Society with which Margaret was associated for fifty years, staff of one West at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex and Dr. F. Essaji. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Monday July 8 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, July 9 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Puis X Church, with interment following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to The Vera Perlin Charitable Foundation, Special Olympics or the Diabetes Association. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com.