Margaret Clara Hancock was born in Goose Cove on Aug.11, 1952 to Joseph and Agnes Hancock. She grew up in the community with her two brothers, John and Phillip, and her two sisters Theresa and Elizabeth. Margaret graduated high school at Harriot Curtis Collegiate, and went on to graduate as a registered nurse from Western Memorial School of Nursing in Corner Brook in 1975. She then came to work at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, where she spent time in many roles, but most enjoyed her time in the emergency department. Margaret married Guy Howell in 1980. They had two children, Krista Lynn and Christopher. After an early retirement from her profession, Margaret spent a great deal of her time involved in activities at her church, Bethel Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed cooking and caring for others. She gave tirelessly of her time and love to anyone and everyone who came in her path. Margaret passed away into peace on July 10, 2014, with her family by her side. She leaves to mourn her husband, Guy; daughter Krista Lynn; son Christopher (Stefanie); sister Theresa (Edward), sister Elizabeth; brother Phillip (Gail); mother-in-law Flora; sister-in-law Selma; brother in law Todd (Sandra); several nieces and nephews, and a large circle of other family and friends. She is predeceased by her father and mother, Joseph and Agnes as well as her brother John. Visitation took place at Bethel Pentecostal Church, from where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 13 with Pastor Jeff Bessey officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger, funeral director.
Donations in memory of Margaret can be directed to Daffodil Place in St. John's.