At Chartwell Parkhill Long Term Care Residence on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 of Lucan at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Ross McRoberts (1991). Proud and loving mother of Tami and Jim Mitchell of Waterloo, and Terri McRoberts and Wade Noble of Lucan. Cherished grandmother of Cole, Clara; Kassidy, and Jarred. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Doris Hodgins, Jim and Florence Young, Charles Corbett, Lenore Young, Dr. Robert Coates, and Sandra Young. Predeceased by her daughter Ruth Ann (1964), sisters Elizabeth Corbett, Elva Coates, brothers Forrest, Don, and Jack Young, sister-in-law Evelyn O’Neil, and brother-in-law Roy O’Neil.
Marguerite was an elementary school teacher for over 35 years and taught generations of Lucan families. She took great pride in her community, often giving generously of her available time. She was an active member of Lucan United Church, and a founding member of Lucan Area Heritage. She was always a welcoming face for new people to town.
There will be visitation at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, June 3rd at 11 AM.
Cremation with family interment at Birr United Cemetery. If desired, donations to Lucan Area Heritage, Villages United Church, or the Lucan Irish Jr. C Hockey Club would be appreciated by the family.
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Cathy and Bruce Cornish
Terri and Familes
We are truly sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Please except our condolences,
you are in our thoughts at this very sad time. Thinking of you
Wayne Caslick
Dear Young/McRoberts family
We learned of Marguerite’s death at the funeral today for my Aunt, Evelyn Caslick, coincidentally at the same time as the service for Marguerite. The pictures brought back fond memories if times spent with the Youngs and McRoberts and the time Ross and Marguerite offered my wife and I refuge from a raging snow storm on our journey from London to Wingham at least 50 years ago. Our sympathy on the loss of a wonderful woman who was a great friend and cousin to my mother Mary.
Allyson & Wayne Caslick, Sarnia
Kathy McFarland
My prayers are with you. It was my privilege to know and become friends with Marguerite while caring for her at Prince George Retirement Home . She was an amazing women
Dorothy Revington
We are never ready to lose loved members of our community and especially pillars like Marguerite.
I remember walking to the old high school with Marg after noon break. She was part of the Young sisters trio who sang at functions in the community and active in community and church choirs.
Then she became one of the hockey wives who supported the Irish Six. – and Irish Nine.
Working with Marg as a founding member of the Lucan Area Heritage was a pleasure.
Marg taught my children at Lucan Public School many years ago. She will be dearly missed in our community but we are thankful to have known her for so many years.
My deepest sympathy to all her loved ones.
Dorothy Revington
April and Leroy Bryan
Dear Tami, Terri and families. Our sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad time. I have many good memories of Marguerite during the years I taught with her at Lucan. She always seemed to take everything in stride with a ready smile and a cheerful word. She has given so much to the Lucan community over the years through her generosiy, kindness and interests. This past year I had several little visits with Marguerite at Chartwell Nursing home in Parkhill where she was still spreading her own special sunshine. A very lovely lady.
Harry and Elaine Hardy
Our sincere sympathy, We have known the family for a long time. A good teacher, and great community person.
Edith (Cook) Walker, Woodstock formerly Belgrade and Wingham
Marguerite and I grew up together and have been friends for many years. My mother and her mother were cousins on the Wightman side of our families. She sang at our wedding almost 71 years ago. Many happy memories. My sympathy to her family at this time.
Gary & Geraldine Parsons
Terri, Tammy and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
We could not have asked for better neighbours than Marguerite and her family.
Gary & Geraldine Parsons
John and Jessica Young
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Aunt Marg was a terrific woman and will be greatly missed.
Barry & Noreen Young
Tami and Terri
Sorry to hear of Aunt Marg’s passing. She will be missed. I have fond memories of days spent on the farm long ago. Our condolences go out to you and your families.
Frank and Carol Hardy
Our condolences on the passing of a wonderful lady, who gave so much to our community. Cherish your memories .
Joan & Bob Finkbeiner
We are sorry to hear of your loss of your mother she was amazing person Always a very kind and understanding Our thoughts and prayers are with her family God Bless
Tim Ryan
Tami, Terri,
Looking through the posted pictures brings back so many memories of growing up and the weekend card games
It was just a given that our folks would be around the one of our kitchen tables playing euchre most weekends, slamming down the high bower or claps of joy when one of them sneaked through getting three tricks with suit and a 10 !!
They were fun times and a group of friends who knew how to enjoy themselves,
Marg and Mom maybe even getting a lunch ready right now for the gang.
Take joy in the memories.
Always Tim
Teresa & Jeff Young
Tami & Terri & Families:
Jeff and I will always appreciate and never forget the wonderful support both she and Ross gave to us when Sara was ill. Both Richard and John have fond memories of baking cookies and playing at your home. Our lives were certainly enhanced with Aunt Marguerite in our life. We will all miss her deeply but always remember her fondly.
Pieter and Rose Bakker
Tami and Terri and families. Our sincerest sympathy on the passing of your mother. She was a great lady who helped us when we needed help badly. The kindness of your mother will never be forgotten. We have always been very grateful for that. Her kindness will live on in all our hearts. Pieter and Rose Bakker
Michele
Terri
So sorry to hear this news
My prayers are with you and your family
Love
Michele (Malcolm )
Marion Barr
Tami, Terri and families
I am so sorry to hear of Marguerite’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Heather Bice
Terri, Tami and families
So sorry to hearing of your Mom’s passing. She was such a kind, generous and giving lady. A pillar of the Lucan community. She was such an amazing teacher and I am sure she touched the hearts and minds of many children. She will be greatly missed. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that the wonderful memories you have in your heart will give you strength at this difficult time.
Heather Bice
Kevin & Carol Windsor
Terri, Tami & families
Very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Know we are thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. I am sure Kevin would have something endearing to pass along and bring a smile to your face. Take care.
Russ and Beth Radcliffe
Tami, Terri and families
Please accept our sincere sympathy during this difficult time. Your mother played an important role in so many lives. She was always ready and willing to help wherever she could. When I was at Teacher’s College I had the wonderful opportunity to learn under Margeurite’s guidance in her rural school with grades 1 – 8. Later she became my colleague and my children’s grade 1 teacher. Wonderful memories.
Nancy Young
Aunt Marg was always ready to help. She gave from the heart every day of her life. She was a pillar of the community and dearly loved by all who knew her.
I have fond memories of hot afternoons making blanket forts in the porch, playing in the front yard under the shade of the tree, enjoying her fabulous baking including strawberry-rhubarb pie, and wonderful conversations. Her home was always warm and welcoming.
Aunt Marg had endless devotion to family, church and community. I am so grateful for the time she shared with me, and while I am deeply saddened by her passing, I take comfort knowing she is at peace.
Joanne Kelly
Deepest sympathies to your family, a beautiful lady and tough to lose your mom❤️
Bonnie Manders
Marguerite’s Family – My thoughts are with you now and in the days ahead.
Sincere Sympathy, Bonnie Manders
Jim and Helen Hearn
Tami, Terri and families,
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother and grandmother.
Where do I start to sing her praises??? Marguerite mentored me throughout my teacher’s college year, as I spent one day each week in her classroom. What a valuable experience. When I came to teach in Lucan, Marguerite volunteered in my classroom. She never stopped giving and caring for which she will always be remembered.
Jim and Helen
Nancy Morrison
So sorry to hear of Marguerite’s passing. Such a wonderful and kind lady. The whole community will miss her entire being.
Our deepest sympathy.
Nancy Morrison and Pat Williams (Watson)
Marily Dixon
to Marguerites family;
Iam sorry to hear of your mothers death;
enjoyed the visits at Prince George;
missed her when she left PG
she was a very pleasant person.
Marilyn
Pat and Cora Ryan
Tami and Terri so many great memories, will never forget your mom’s laugh. Oh and salmon sandwiches with homemade mayo!
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Marguerite’s Family, Our Sincere Sympathy on your Loss , I got to visit with Marguerite every week while doing her hair when I was the resident hairdresser at Prince George we had great talks , she was a remarkable lady who help out at her church and Lucan Heritage Museum a real goer RIP Marguerite
Sue Heffernan
Jenn Kelley
Terry and Family –
I am sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a very lovely lady. I enjoyed seeing her daily when I worked at Prince George.
My condolences to you and your entire family at this time of sorrow.
Jenn Kelley
Brenda Hawkins (Woodburn) & Kathleen Woodburn
Tami, Terri, and Families;
Sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. I remember her being my Grade 1 teacher and I thought it was super ‘cool’ to have a teacher live right beside my Aunt Alice. She would be the ‘dentist’ for the day and take out any teeth that we had loose, all us kids in class tried to wait until school for this to happen as it was better than our parents taking them out. When my dad and mom went out to Alberta one year, Mrs. McRoberts picked me up and took me to school each day – I will never forget that. She was always so nice to chat with when we saw her at the United Church as well.
Cherish all the memories……
Brenda Hawkins & Kathleen Woodburn
Jackie
Dear Tami,Teri and family.
Iam so sorry to hear the passing of Mrs.McRoberts. She taught me in grade one and was wonderful at what she did. It was my pleasure to serve her at Prince George. R.I.P. Margerite
Doug & Doris Ovens
Tami, Terri, Jim, Wade & your families, please accept our condolence on the passing of a lady who will be remembered by so many in different ways. We had the privilege of having your Mom at Beech Place Apartments for many years –countless cards games played — wonderful lady.– keep her memory alive. God has a new Angel!
Warren n Lynda Nye
Terri and your family. We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, our deepest condolences to you all. Marg was one of the first to invite us n Welcome us into the Town of Lucan making us feel very special. She will be missed but her warmth n beautiful smile shall live on.
Fred and Brenda Smith
Terri Sorry for your loss Marguerite was a great lady loved having a chat with her also remember her teaching me and my kids she was a lovely lady Keep the good times close to your heart Hugs to all
Ray and Judy Mills
Dear Tami and Terri and families;
Please accept our very deepest sympathy. Marguerite was a treasure for sure. I enjoyed the 6 years I worked with her in Lucan as a fellow teacher and the many years of get togethers and reunions we had from that time on. I would also see her at joint church services and she always had that ready smile and her questions about how all the family was doing. Marg put a smile on life. Whenever she was around, the room seemed to light up. We had many a good chats about past students, futures of our students, life in Lucan generally, as well as political events. I was blessed to have been able to learn from her and to work with her. I have missed her over the last couple of years and cherish my memories. I know this time is difficult for you but remember you gave your mom all she needed. Your love , care and concerns were what your mom wanted and got. God Bless each of you.
LauraLee Lightfoot
So sorry to hear of Mrs McRoberts passing! She was my grade one school teacher at Lucan Public School and remember her fondly! Please know that I am thinking of you all at such a difficult time!
L. Donna Fawcett (Melanson)
Mrs. McRoberts taught me in school. She was a lovely lady. You have my condolences.
Diane and Mike O'Shea
Our sincere sympathy to Marguerite’s family. She was a remarkable community leader and one that will long be remembered.
Gord and Joanne Hardy
To the McRoberts family:
Sincere sympathy to all in Marguerite’s passing. She was a wonderful teacher who taught so many. May she rest in peace.
Deb Manders
Dear Tami, Terri and Families,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your hearts be filled with beautiful memories of times spent together.
With deepest sympathy,
Deb Manders and Brent Atthill
Brenda and Gord Moon
I’m so grateful for the special memories of Marguerite which were shared with Terri as recently as this past Sunday. Memories which span from public school, to the Beech St. apartments, to the Prince George Retirement Home. She was easily one of the most pleasant and kindest ladies in Lucan. I remember being comforted by her during the time my father passed away. Later , at the Prince George , she was always so appreciative of any assistance she received. Our thoughts go out to Terri and Tami , and all of Marguerite’s loved ones. Please know she will be remembered with fondness.
ELIZABETH Durance
Marguerite was my teacher at Lucan Public School and I have fond memories of her kindness and warmth. She always had a ready smile.
I had the opportunity to say hello in later years when my parents stayed at the Prince George. Please accept my deepest sympathy and that of my mother, Betty Revington.
Christie Young
So very sorry to lose our much loved Aunt Marg.
She was my Dad’s big sister and her kitchen holds a special place in my heart. It was warm with delicious smells, kittens & big soft hugs!
Always the teacher I can remember her always asking me about school as a kid.
She will be missed.
With our deep sympathy, from the west coast,
Christie Young & Ian Braby, Sarah & Alex
Carmen & David Jones
Dear Terri, Wade & family
Our sympathies at this sad time. The memories I have of your mom only include her smiling and displaying a gentle, kind nature. I know your will always see her spirit around you.
Dave & Carmen Jones
Brenda Morgan
Terri, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. No matter what age we are when we lose our parents, the hurt is still as painful. My parents were both in their nineties when I lost them, and people used to say,, “well, they lived a good life”… Sure they did,, but I wanted them to live a whole lot longer.. and my heart broke when I lost them even at that age. My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time Terri. So sorry for your loss.
Marilyn Bowden. (Hearn)
Tami, Terri and families,
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother. She was a friendly face at all Lucan activities, whether at Church or a community event. She gave so much of her time and energy to her students and local happenings, a much loved and respected part of Lucan when I was growing up.
The wonderful memories she left with you will keep her close, she will be missed by many!
Bob and Anne Pincombe
Dear McRoberts Family,
So sorry to read of Marguerite’s passing.
She was our daughter Paula’s favorite grade one teacher.
I had not had contact with her for several years and then over the last two years had lovely chats with her at Prince George residence in Lucan on several occasions.
Our condolences to all of you.
Richard Young
I have memories of baking shortbread with her and the occasional Sunday dinner at her home with Terri and Tami. She was a sweet lady and always pleasant to be around. My deepest condolences to her family.
Judy Pitt
Sorry to hear of your loss.
The world has lost an exceptional person and teacher.
She was one of the best.
Judy Pitt & Family
Wayne & Pam Hall
Tami & Jim , Terri & Wade, and Families. I am very saddened to see that Marg has passed. I will cherish so many memories, from the many years that our families have known each other. So many Saturday night card games when we all would get together. I especially enjoyed our chats when I would see Marg at Prince George Retirement Home while visiting Dad. Cherish the memories. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Dale and Linda Froats
Tami, Terri and families Sending our sympathy and remembering Marg with love and fond memories. My favourite memory is when she told me that there was no way she was going to take my son and his class on the train to St Marys for their school trip as she had always done previous years for classes. He was in a class of 28 boys and 3 girls approximately. I thought she was able to handle anything that came her way as a teacher-but not his class obviously. Have lots of wonderful memories of times shared working and worshiping at church and pictures to hold onto the memories of her and her family. Dale and Linda
Betty Coughlin
Sorry to hear of Marguerite’s passing. We spent alot of time at church and when we lived at Beech St. apartments. My heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Tom Hearn
I’m so sorry to hear of Marguerite’s passing. She was my Grade 2 teacher and I can still remember how much fun we had with her that year. I really appreciated the effort that she made to come to my mother’s visitation at the funeral home. I was able to talk with her on a few occasions when she was at Prince George retirement home. You have my deepest sympathy.