Margaret Jean Winters nee Setchell 1909-2003

WINTERS _ Margaret Jean of Ingonish, NS and Southview Terrace, Vancouver, B.C. passed away peacefully at Burnaby General Hospital on August 15, 2003 following a very brief illness. Born in Sydney, NS, on September 26 1909, she was the sixth of ten children born to Frank and Annie (Hagarty) Setchell. She is lovingly remembered by daughter Anne and husband Jack Hepburn of Truro and son Frank and wife Barbara Winters of Coquitlam; her five grandchildren and their partners, Gary (Sharon) Hepburn, Stephen (Michelle) Hepburn, Susan (Michael) Smith, Geoffrey Winters and Meghan Winters (Josh Young); and seven great-grandchildren: Paige, Brett, Jenna and Evan Hepburn, Dennis, Sarah and Mae Smith; her brothers Sam and Fred; and thirteen nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Roy (1955), infant son John (1941) her sisters Mary Ramsbottom, Frances Setchell, Dorothy Dowsett, Susan Simmonds, brother Jack and two infant siblings. She was a member of St. John's Anglican Church, Ingonish. An avid reader, gardener and active individual, Margaret was always enthusiastic and supportive. A loyal Cape Bretoner, she truly loved Ingonish and treasured her annual visits in her latter years. The family wishes to thank the staff at Burnaby General Hospital and Southview Terrace who provided care and support. As well, they appreciate the many Ingonish friends who supported her when she was "at home" and who faithfully maintained contact when she resided in Vancouver (her home away from home). A Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Southview Lodge, Vancouver followed by a second Service of Thanksgiving at St Johns Anglican Church, Ingonish at a later date (to be announced). Cremation. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be made to Southview Terrace or St. John's Anglican Church Memorial Fund, Ingonish Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0.
Published in The Vancouver Sun on August 20, 2003

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