Passed away as peacefully as she lived, at St Patrick's Mercy Home in St. John's on Saturday February 7, 2015 at the age of 81 years. Predeceased by her husband Donald Victor Chafe, parents Mary Emma (Clarke) of Victoria and Henry Charles ("Tom") Whalen of Bauline, and brother Alfred. Left to treasure memories of her love and laughter are her daughters Jannette (Peter) and Linda (Colin), son Don (Jasmine), grandchildren Maggie, Meighan, Emma, and Joshua, sisters Mona (Don) and Nina, brothers Eldred (Deanna), Robert (special friend Sadie), Henry (Linda), Don (Caroline), and Greg, and a large circle of family and friends including dear niece and caregiver Nancy Whalen. Margie took great delight in her family, her children and grandchildren, and in her many friendships, from her childhood on Spencer Street to her long service at Woolworths/Woolco on Water St. in St. John's where she worked as a clerk until they closed the store around her. In her retirement she enjoyed gardening, crafts, and laughing with the ladies at her weekly card club. Resting at Carnell's Funeral home 329 Freshwater road in St. John's, on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday February 11, 2015 at 11 a.m., in the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers and cards gratefully accepted or Memorial Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Sincere thanks to all involved in her care and support, particularly the fine staff at St. Pat's third floor North. To sign the memorial guest book or to send a message of condolence please visit www.carnells.com.