Margaret May SHANK

RICHARDSON, Margaret Peacefully at home, at age 92, with family by her side, on May 25th, 2009. Margaret May Richardson (nee Shank), born in Markham, May 1st, 1917 to Eli Shank and Berna Williamson. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Horace John Richardson. Loving mother of Thomas (Carol Laroche), Jane and Robert (Beverley Burgess). Grandmother of Stephanie (James Hewitt), Joanna (Max Turner), David and Michael. Great grandmother of Beatrice May, Jack, Barrett, Sam, Julia and Natasha. Survived by her brother Robert Shank (Luella) and sister Ruby Cross. Predeceased by brothers Albert and Oscar and sister Mary. Margaret (Mother, Gran, Great Gran) graduated from Wellesley Hospital Nursing School in 1939, then worked on Manitoulin Island and in Engelhart, where she met her future husband. Mother had many interests, but above all she loved the outdoors, in particular birds and trees. Her greatest accomplishment was the 'farm', built, landscaped and lovingly cared for with her husband and children. She enjoyed summers there - gardening, watching for wildlife, sitting on the porch. Also an avid reader, Mother had a superb memory and paid great attention to detail. She was a skilled leather craftsperson, and an exceptional golfer with two holes-in-one to her credit. She lived a long, full life. Mother will always be remembered, and will be greatly missed. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 5/30/2009