Margaret Anna Manning
1919 – 2009
Margaret Manning passed away peacefully at Extendicare Nursing Home on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009, at the age of 90 years. Margaret is survived by her daughter Lee (Barry) Nicholson of Ottawa, ON, and their children Leanne (Jeff) Greenberg, Angela (Jim) Hallarn; son Jack (Cathy Zuck) of Saskatoon, SK; great grandchildren Nicholas, Abigail, Julia, Elizabeth; brother Jim (Sybil) Higginson of Vernon, B.C.; nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by husband Clint; sisters Essie (John) Campbell and Dorothy (Archie) Campbell. Margaret was born in Regina and moved with her family to the Salvador District where she attended school and worked until moving to Saskatoon. She married Clint on August 26th, 1944. Throughout Clint’s career with the Wheat Pool, they lived in various communities including Nokomis, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert. They made many lifelong friends wherever they lived. Mom was actively involved in every community they lived in and was a life member of the U.C.W. In her younger years she enjoyed curling and golf and was a avid sports fan her entire life especially of her beloved Prince Albert Raiders. Mom was a great cook and hostess and was especially known for her sense of humor. Our parents were a devoted couple and were loving and supportive parents and grandparents. The family would like to especially thank the staff at Extendicare for the wonderful care of our mother over the last year and a half and Ruby Andrusiak for the many hours spent with her. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary United Church,114 25th Street E, Prince Albert, SK officiated by Reverend Avonda McKay. Interment to follow at South Hill Cemetery, Prince, Albert, Saskatchewan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, (279 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8) or charity of ones choice.