Margaret TOLPPANEN

Obituary of Margaret TOLPPANEN

November 8, 1935 – Bristol, England
October 29, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Margaret Ann Tolppanen (nee Robinson) passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at the age of 84. 

Born on November 8, 1935 in Bristol, United Kingdom to William and Florence Robinson, she came to Canada in 1957. Married to Leo in 1959, they lived in Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Quebec before moving to Calgary in 1977. Margaret enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading (especially mystery fiction), attending the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and other performances, exercising at the Southland Leisure Centre, and traveling across Canada and the United States as well as to China, Thailand, Finland, Germany, France, Turkey, and Britain. Margaret was a great dog lover and enjoyed her beloved Misty, Mandy and Millie. Margaret was active with Southwood United Church and in retirement volunteered with Inn from the Cold and the Calgary Food Bank.  

Margaret is lovingly remembered by sons, Eric (Patricia) and Bradley (Lori); daughter Lori-Ann (Pat) and grandchildren, Chelsea, Adam, Benjamin, Emma, Nicholas and William. Margaret was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Leo and by her son, Dean. 

Margaret's life will be celebrated at Southwood United Church (10690 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB) on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Registration is required due to COVID-19 limitations, please contact the church directly for more information (403-253-2979). Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Margaret’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank Society, 5000 – 11 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2Y5, Telephone: (403) 253-2059, www.calgaryfoodbank.com. 

In living memory of Margaret Tolppanen, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.
 

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Celebration of Life

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Southwood United Church
10690 Elbow Drive S.W.
Calgary , Alberta, Canada
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