Obituary of Margaret Elizabeth MCGEACHY

December 21, 1928 – Kimberley, British Columbia August 3, 2015 – Calgary, Alberta Margaret, beloved wife of Dr. William McGeachy of Calgary, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Margaret was born December 21, 1928 in Kimberley, BC to Frederick Henry Edmonds and Wilhelmina Margaret Shearer. She graduated from Kimberley High School in 1945 and in 1951 Margaret graduated from St. Paul’s School of Nursing in Vancouver, BC. She moved to Calgary in 1956, where she practiced nursing at the Colonel Belcher Hospital. While working at the Hospital Margaret met Dr. William Gardiner McGeachy and they got married on May 20, 1961. After their marriage Margaret became a dedicated house wife, home office manager, and mother to Donald Craig, and Diane Margaret McGeachy. She spent her time enjoying activities such as skiing, curling, travelling, and gardening. Besides her loving husband William, Margaret is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Donald Craig and Bernadette Geraldine McGeachy; and her daughter Diane Margaret McGeachy (Gerald Lajeunesse). A Gathering will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family wish to express their gratitude towards the staff at Staywell Manor, Bow View Nursing Home and Care West Garrison Green for all their kindness and support. In living memory of Margaret McGeachy, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.