in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, S ep te m be r 10 ,2 02 0 | 44 FORSEY, Margaret (Marg) Esther (nee Kieley) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Quietly after a long, well lived life, at Harbour Hill Retirement residence in Goderich, Ontario on August 26, 2020 in her 98th year. Margaret was born, on July 1, 1922, in St. John's, in what was then the Crown Colony of Newfoundland. In 1945, she emigrated to Canada to marry her dashing Canadian wartime sailor, George. The couple lived on Toronto Island where they raised 5 of their 6 children. In 1956, when their island property was expropriated by the city of Toronto, they moved to Oakville where their last child was born. With children in school full time, Margaret worked at the Oakville hospital admissions department until her retirement in 1987. Thereafter, she spent time volunteering with Connect Care, The Good Shepherd, and Vistamere Seniors residence. She supported St. Dominic Church in Oakville for over 60 years, joined the parishes CWL and Marion Ladies when George became a member of the Knights of Columbus. Margaret also loved to travel. Having family across Canada and in the United States gave her the opportunity to do what she loved with the ones she loved. She thoroughly enjoyed shopping and didn't need anyone's help to do so. She learned to drive when she was 62 and grudgingly gave up her licence at 85, rumour has it, when they discontinued the big Toronto phone book which she used to see over the steering wheel. She will be dearly missed by her children, Bob (Sandra) of Selwyn, ON, Pat (John) of Mount Albert ON, Susan of Crystal Beach, ON, Lou (Jim) of Goderich, ON, Michael (Debbie) of London, ON, and Douglas (Martha) of Markdale, ON; twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; her sisters Jean Murphy of Scottsdale, AZ, Mickie Pitcher of St. John's, NL, brother Hugh Kieley of Niles,OH; sisters-in- law Miriam Warnes of Ottawa, Marjorie Forsey of Alliston, Edith Allard of Ottawa, Catherine of Niles, OH, Helen Kieley of Conception Bay, NL; and step-daughter Ann Hunt of Newcastle as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by husbands George Forsey (1984) and Michael McDonnell (1995); brothers John Kieley, Dan Kieley, Bill Kieley, and Bob Kieley; sisters: Brenda Kieley, Helen Kieley, Pat Doyle, Judy Curtis and Edith Carroll. She is fondly remembered by her Toronto Island friends John and Mary Plunkett and Dorothy Demunik; and her Marlborough Court, Oakville friends Evelyn, Eileen and Helen. In accordance with Margaret's wishes and in compliance with COVID restrictions, there will be a one-hour visitation prior to a brief 2:00 pm service at Kopriva-Taylor Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West in Oakville on Saturday, September 5th. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. HARRISON, Elizabeth "Betty" (née Hughes) July 31, 1931 - August 29, 2020 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Loving mom of Kelly (Ian Marsland) and Karyn (Garrett Lauzon), proud grandma of Katie and Bridget Marsland, Matteo and Mia Levin and Eva Lauzon, adored sister and best friend of Margaret Bibby, cher- ished daughter of the late Elizabeth Hughes and beloved wife of Robert Harrison. Mom will be greatly missed by her family and her dear friend, Rita Spicer. Mom began as a clerk- typist at Safety Supply Com- pany in Toronto and worked her way up to become the Executive Assistant to the General Manager, Peter Dewar. It was at Safety Supply where she met a young salesman, Bob Harrison. They were married in 1964. Mom and dad loved living in the country and built their dream home in Campbellville in 1979. Soon after, they co-founded Her- itage Safety Products in Milton. While raising two daughters and managing a household, mom became a Jack of All Trades at Heritage and worked tirelessly to help build the company into the success it is today. Mom had many hobbies. She loved to read, and her creativity was beautifully ex- pressed in her knitting, needle- work, quilting and sewing. She wrote beautifully written and well-informed letters to pol- iticians and the Milton Can- adian Champion to draw att- ention to issues that were important to her. Though we doubt anyone has been keeping track we would not be surprised if mom holds the record for most Letters to the Editor. Her garden, and all the little creatures in it, gave her hours of enjoyment. She was incredibly proud of her girls, her grandchildren and her sons -in-law and loved spending time with her family just as much as we loved spending time with her. In her later years, mom spent quite a bit of time in Milton District Hospital. If the hospital had a 'frequent flyer' program mom would have att- ained premium status. Mom and her family were always grateful for the compassionate and expert care she received there. We would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Horvath, Dr. Hui, Dr. Marshall, the wonderful nurses, part- icularly those in the ICU and 2S, and the respiratory ther- apists at MDH for the excellent care they gave Mom. In lieu of flowers, please consider do- nating to one of Mom's fav- ourite charities: The Donkey Sanctuary in Puslinch, The Oakville and Milton Humane Society or Milton District Hos- pital. The family will receive friends at McKersie-Kocher Fun -eral Home 114 Main St. E. Milton 905-878-4452 on Wed- nesday, September 9, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A private cele- bration of Mom's life will follow at a later date. Letters of condolence, shared stories and memorial donations may be left for the family online at www.mckersie-kocher.ca OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY We are sad within our memory, lonely are our hearts today; for the one we loved so dearly has forever been called away. We think of you in silence, no eye may see us weep; but many silent tears are shed when others are asleep. May the winds of love blow softly and whisper so you'll hear; we will always love and miss you and wish that you were here. OBITUARIES