WARD, MARGARET "MAGGIE" LOUISE
At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on August 31, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, Margaret "Maggie" Louise (Rogers) Ward, wife of the late Leo Francis Ward of Seeley's Cove, NB. Born at New River NB on September 10, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Jane (Clark) Rogers.
A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Maggie is survived by three sons: Charles (Jennie) Farquharson of Toronto, ON, Brian (Jane) Ward of Utopia, NB and Karl (Claudette) Mitchell of Pennfield, NB; two daughters: Sharon (Larry) Whittier of Seeley's Cove, NB and Janet Hooper of Back Bay, NB; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; special friend and caregiver: Maureen Evans; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband Leo, she was predeceased by one granddaughter: Misty Hooper; son-in-law: Glendon Hooper; brothers: Gordon and Lorne; one sister: Annie.
Maggie had a loving heart and caring soul. She loved spending time with her family, doing puzzles, knitting and playing cards, especially 63's. She enjoyed being in the outdoors either working in her garden or camping. She was known for her love of animals and had a soft spot for her cats. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB. Visitation will be held at the St. George United Baptist Church, St. George, NB on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 pm. The service will be held from the church on Wednesday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jason Hooper officiating followed by the interment at the Pennfield Rural Cemetery.
In Maggie's memory, donations to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences and donations may be placed at www.stgeorgefh.ca