Margaret Read

Margaret Mary, beloved wife of the Late James E.M. Read, passed away peacefully in her home on May 17th, 2012
with her children at her side.
Margaret was born in Brandon, Manitoba. Like many children of her
generation she experienced the first hand the suffering brought on by
the Great Depression.
During the war she worked for the CNR. After the boys came home she chose
to dedicate her life to raising a family. After the kids left home she
dusted off her office skills and returned to the workforce.
Margaret made friends easily and delighted in social activities,
whether dancing at the club with her husband or having intimate dinners with
friends and family.
She will be remembered by all those who knew her as a person of great
kindness, warmth and generosity.
Margaret is survived by her three children, James, Hilary and Pamela,
her grandson Louis, and her son-in-law Thomas LeRoy.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12 Noon on Tuesday, May 22nd at Ward Funeral Home ,109 Reynolds Street, Oakville (905-844-3221).
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Multiple
Sclerosis Society. Please visit Margaret’s Book of Memories at
www.wardfuneralhome.com