Obituary of Margaret Wagner

Margaret Amelia Wagner passed away Thursday March 22, 2018, cloaked in the Love of her Children Charlotte and Brent. She was one month short of her 89th Birthday. Margaret was born a mere two pounds on April 27th, 1929 in Port Arthur, Ontario to Margaret and Floyd Haskell. The family moved to Melville in 1941 where Margaret completed her education. After that she worked at St Peter's Hospital as a Nurses Aide until 1949. That same year she married Ernie Wagner with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage. Ernie worked for the C.N.R. Resulting in the family being bumped several times from Kindersley to Prince Albert and Dauphin. It was during this time their daughter Charlotte was born. In 1955 they managed to return home to live in Melville. 1958 brought the completion of their family when their son Brent was born. Margaret enjoyed C.G.I.T., Teaching Sunday School, being Room Mother, and supporting all the events her children were involved in. She served Tea at fundraisers for the church and Orange Lodge. Some of her other passions were knitting, embroidery, bowling and shuffleboard. She was a member of the Eastern Star and worked many stations becoming a Worthy Matron in 1969, a proud accomplishment. Music was an Integral part of her life. She was involved in Church choir, singing solos, and tap dancing. Her Love of music took her to many dances including more recently, the musical entertainment at St Paul's where she could often be seen tapping her feet, clapping her hands, or dancing in her wheel chair. Margaret moved to Queen St. Manor in 2014 and Loved the people and all the activities. Last April she moved again to Academy Road at St Paul's Nursing Home. There, she Flourished amongst all the activities, the caring staff, as well as helping those she considered to be "Granny's" Her smile and kindness resonated with all those around her. Her Family brought the biggest smiles. She was most excited to see Brent's plays or concerts and was so proud. The many trips to Lloydminster to visit Charlotte and her family were a special time for us all. Margaret leaves precious memories for all her friends and family. Celebrating these memories are her family: Her Son Brent of Melville. Her Daughter Charlotte and son in law John of Lloydminster. 3 Grandson's and their Wives. Terrence and Kathryn of Fort Saskatchewan, James and Tamara of Airdrie and David and Shannon of Saskatoon; 3 Very Special Great Grandchildren, Warner, Frederik, and Gwendolyn. Margaret was predeceased by: Her Twin Brother at birth. Her Husband Ernie Wagner. Her Mother and Father Margaret and Floyd Haskell and numerous Aunts and Uncles. Being Grateful till the end some of Margaret's final words to her children were "Thank You for all that you do for me" "Be Good to each other" and "Love You Guys" Service Information Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 2:00pm, First United Church Interment Details Melville Municipal Cemetery