Marguerite Doris Rolfe

Marguerite was born in the Forties Settlement, Lunenburg County. She was part of a well-known singing trio called the Meister Sisters and passed on those musical talents to her children and grandchildren, some of whom are performers and recording artists today.

She met the love of her life, John (Jack) Rolfe of Halifax at the Forties Dancehall, where he organized movies and dances every weekend. Marguerite and Jack were married and led an adventurous and loving life together for 73 years. Marguerite was a supportive and loving spouse and a dedicated mother to 6 children. The family embraced military life and experienced 15 towns and cities across Canada and Germany before settling permanently in Halifax.

Marguerite and Jack built a cottage on Sherbrooke Lake, Nova Scotia, which they called home and enjoyed for 25 wonderful years. The peacefulness and surroundings of this beautiful setting was often the inspiration to her renowned and prolific poetry. Her poems were published in several local magazines and shared with family and friends.

Marguerite is predeceased by her parents Charles and Hazel Meister, sisters Thelma Meister, Helen Dewolfe, Jean Pyle and Faye Backman. As well, her brothers Delbert, Kenneth and Charles, her son Dwight, daughter Sherry Neima, grandson Adam Cashen and husband Jack Rolfe. She is survived by her sister Peggy Bale, children Deborah (Greg) Sheen, Derrick (Susi) Rolfe, Brenda (Paul) Boutilier, Carol (Mark) Rolfe-Higney. Her twelve grandchildren, Gerri-Lyn (Chris), Gregory (Wendy) Sheen, Byron (Ashley) Rolfe, Sarah (Joe) Prodon, Emilee Boutilier, Bradison (Alison ) Boutilier, Mandi (Talal) Alawaid, Erin Moore, Jennifer (Joe) Cederquist, Matthew (Carla) Moore and Michael (Juliann) Cashen. Fifteen great grandchildren, Hudson and Heathcliff Sheen, Adelaide Rolfe, Alexi and Drew Boutilier, Waleed and Kareem Alawaid, Dylan and Devin Moore, Leif Cederquist, Luca, Isabella and Sophie Moore, Jack and Annica Cashen. Marguerite would like to acknowledge Debbie (Willet) Rolfe, David Moore and Brian Cashen.

Marguerite lived an authentic life and displayed kindness towards everyone. Together with Jack, they showed extreme generosity and were anonymously charitable. Marguerite was a true matriarch who passed on her values, wisdom and patience to more than three generations of her loving family.

A heartfelt thanks to the incredible staff and caregivers at the Berkeley Gladstone and Parkland at the Gardens. A special thank you to our amazing friend and angel Teresa Simmonds for her amazing care over the years.

There will be a tribute and dedication of Marguerite's life at JA Snow's Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive Halifax, Saturday, April 1 at 2pm, there will be an opportunity for those who wish to share a memory of Marguerite. Reception to follow.

A family graveside service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation, in memory of Marguerite, to Souls Harbour Rescue Mission, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charitable organization of your choice.