Margaret Kirk Caldwell

Everyone’s life is the sum total of all of the people they have met, the things they have done, the places they have gone. Margaret Kirk Caldwell was no exception. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Margaret will be remembered as a very exceptional person.

      Margaret’s life journey began on October 6, 1939. She first greeted the world in Glasgow Scotland at home on McLellan Street. Her parents' names were Maisie and Johnny Prescott. She grew up in "Kining Park", Glasgow, Scotland. Growing up for Margaret was an involving experience. It allowed her to learn and grow and create all kinds of memories.

      As a young girl, Margaret had a number of interests. She was curious about the world around her and was often eager to explore it. Margaret was an active child who enjoyed a number of different activities, including track & field, badminton, skiing and dancing.

       In school, Margaret learned many things and made many friends. Margaret managed to accomplish many things as a child, both in and out of the classroom. However, to Margaret, the most fun to be had was simply playing and spending time with her friends. In all, Margaret grew up surrounded by family and friends who cared about her very much.

      Many things change when a person becomes old enough to go to high school; Margaret was no different. She was a typical teenager who had a fairly happy high school experience, making that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. She was a very good student and graduated from Shawlings Academy and Lambhill Street High School. Margaret tried to be involved in a number of different activities, both in and out of school, during these years.

       Falling in love is a huge milestone for any person. Just knowing that you have met that special someone is a magical feeling. Margaret experienced that with Jack Campbell Caldwell. They first met at Lambhill Street High School.

       Margaret exchanged wedding vows with Jack on July 17, 1959.

      It can be said that you can tell a lot about a person by their friends. So it's little wonder that she took an active role in her neighborhood and community. She was very involved in Branch 43, Royal Canadian Legion and worked in the kitchen with Jack cooking.

      While everything a person does in life contributes to who they grow into, it is ultimately this same person who holds the most influence on the next generation. Margaret worked hard to be a good mother to her children and she did her best to fulfill their needs. Margaret was blessed with three children, Jack, Lainey and Diane. She worked hard toward raising her children in a positive and nurturing environment.

       Later on, Margaret was blessed with the gift of four grandchildren, Andrew, Stephanie, Jenny and Derek.

      How a person performs in the workplace can be a reflection on how they live their life. Fortunately, Margaret enjoyed what she did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Margaret worked diligently and did her best to succeed in each of her jobs. Margaret’s primary occupation was working as a Cardiology Technologist at Whitby General Hospital.

      A person's hobbies often mirror who they have become. Margaret enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in a number of different activities, including playing cards with family, going to the cottage and she loved going to Florida and traveling.

       Like all people, Margaret had her favourite things in life. Margaret loved springtime and preparing her garden.

       Margaret enjoyed sports and athletics. She loved attending her grandsons hockey games and visiting Roxy at the barn. She also enjoyed soccer Saturday, always cheering for the Glasgow Rangers.

      When Margaret’s retirement finally arrived in 1998, she was well-prepared.

       Even in retirement, Margaret continued to stay in touch with her old friends while making plenty of new ones. During these golden years, Margaret also enjoy her pets, Tina, Meesy, Hamish and Shandy.

       Margaret was active in her new community and felt fulfilled with the opportunities retirement offered her.

      Margaret Caldwell left us on May 14, 2011. She passed away at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa, Ontario. She was 71 years old. The cause of death was Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is survived by her husband Jack, children Jack (Karen), Lainey (Scott) and Diane (Keith). Services were handled by Oshawa Funeral Home.

      So this is Margaret’s life, the sum of the woman that she became. Simply stated, Margaret was a good and kind person, an individual who will for all time be remembered by her family and friends as being caring and giving, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Margaret leaves behind her a legacy of lifelong friendships and many cherished memories. She was loving, compassionate and an outgoing person who enjoyed life to the fullest. Everyone whose life Margaret Kirk Caldwell touched will always remember her with a smile.

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CALDWELL, Margaret Kirk

After a brief illness, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Lakeridge Health – Oshawa on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the age of 71. Loving wife and best pal of Jack for 53 years. Loving and devoted Mum of Jack (Karen), Lainey (Scott) and Diane (Keith). Best Grannie ever of Andrew, Stephanie, Jenny, Derek and Chris. Margaret will be greatly missed by her sister Myra Wilson of London, England as well as by many nieces and nephews from Glasgow, Scotland. She is predeceased by her brother, Billy Prescott also of Glasgow, Scotland. Margaret will be greatly missed for her compassionate care of others; she touched so many people throughout her life. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, May 18th from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, May 19th at 3:00 P.M. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted for the Epilepsy Foundation or the Durham Region Humane Society. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the exceptional staff of Halifax Health Center in Daytona Beach, Florida and to the Critical Care Unit at Lakeridge Health – Oshawa for all of their efforts.