As some 24 gathered on the third Wednesday of the month at the Floralies residence in LaSalle, Margaret Samson Craig was sadly missed. She had enjoyed attending these outreach worship services, especially the singing of beloved hymns. Margaret's last service with us was in July. She died August 4th. Her family has requested a service of celebration on October 6th, 2018. More news to follow.
UPDATE: The Celebration of life has been scheduled for 11AM on Saturday, October 6th. It will be held at St-Lawrence Anglican church (520 75e Avenue, LaSalle, QC H8R 2P5) with Rev. David leading the service. Here is the obituary supplied by her daughter:
Samson, Margaret (Halvorsen) (Coates) (Craig)
February 6, 1932 - August 4, 2018
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Margaret Samson on August 4, 2018 at Les Floralies Lasalle at the age of 86. Predeceased by her dear husbands Matthew Craig and Lionel Coates and her eldest daughter Jo-Ann Halvorsen Ramsay (Timothy) She is survived by two of her children, Cheryl (Donald) and Gayle (Dale) and former husband F.Alfred Halvorsen . Grandmother of Christopher, Adam, Nathan, D'Arcy(Justin), Caitlin and Brenna. Great grandmother of Makayla, Riley and Coen. Margaret will be sadly missed by both Matthew’s children, Susan (Jean-Francois), Anne (Costa), Joan (Stan) and Lois; and Lionel’s - Lynda and Lesley. SouthWest United invites you to attend a Celebration of the life of Margaret Hazel Samson to be held on Saturday, October 6th at 11:00a.m. at St. Lawrence Anglican Church - 520 75th avenue Lasalle, QC H8R 2P5. Small reception to follow in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Parkinson's foundation or to the charity of your choice.