Margaret ANGUS

ANGUS, Margaret B.A., LLD, CM - 1908 - 2008 A memorial celebration will be held at Memorial Hall, City Hall, Kingston on Wednesday, February 27th at 4:00 p.m. for Dr. Margaret Angus, who passed away peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2008, in her 100th year. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Morgan (Owen) and her son, James Angus (Lorna), seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. For 55 years, Dr. Angus (Peg to her friends) researched, lectured and wrote about Kingston history. She spearheaded architectural heritage initiatives, initiated the heritage clothing collection at Agnes Etherington Art Centre and documented local heritage through both factual and dramatic literature. Her most popular work, The Old Stones of Kingston, is one of several significant publications that documents Kingston's culture, architecture and heritage. She worked closely with the City of Kingston, Queen's, KGH, Agnes Etherington Art Centre and St. Lawrence College, and held leadership positions in provincial and national heritage societies. In 1992, she was recognized for her significant contributions and outstanding accomplishments by being awarded the Order of Canada. As expressions of sympathy the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Margaret Angus Fellowship at the Museum of Health Care (KGH). Online condolences: 11000505