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Margaret…strength & determination
The women in Margaret’s new neighbourhood in Haney reached out to her in friendship. They were all mothers and did not work out of their homes. At first Margaret welcomed their company but she soon came to realize that it was problematic as the ladies liked to gather at Margaret’s in the afternoon….and were often…
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The 71st anniversary of Margaret & Bert
September 1st is a special day for Margaret and Bert. It is the day they wed and made a commitment to each other to love and cherish each other always and forever. They lived that commitment for 41 years together until Bert left this life and has been looking after Margaret from heaven for the…
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Bert & Margaret…and then there were four
After their wedding Bert and Margaret moved into a small rustic cottage close to Bert’s parents place. This was good in that they had family around…and also bad because Bert’s mom was a great cook and would feed Bert dinner when he stopped by after work before going home to Margaret. Of course Margaret would…
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Bert…The Early Years
Bert arrived in this world on a summer day in 1929 in St. Paul, Alberta. He was the youngest son, born into a large French Canadian family who, once Bert joined the gang, had nine living children. Bert’s eldest sister was already 21 years old when he was born! His father, Emile, grew up in…
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Margaret’s Childhood
Margaret was born in Alberta and spent her first 7 years living with her family on a farm near Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Margaret’s father was a farmer. He raised Clydesdale horses for farm work as well as had the cattle, chickens and garden that were common on farms in the area. Margaret’s mom was…
Pathways & Crossroads
Remembering, savouring, exploring, thinking about my life journey
Pathways & Crossroads 