She was predeceased by her parents, Charlie and Lavinia Johnson, a beloved sister-in-law, Iris Johnson, and brother-in-law, Bill Seabrook.
Margaret is lovingly remembered by her husband and partner of 56 years, Les Walton, her daughter, Laurie Walton, her granddaughter and grandson, Amanda & Nathan Chernesky, brothers and sisters, Jim & Janice Johnson (Sherwood Park, AB), Nelson & Doris Johnson (Regina, SK), Dorothy Seabrook (Regina, SK), Leonard & Phyllis Johnson (Okla, SK), May & Michel Lafleur (Orleans, ON) and many well-loved nieces and nephews.
Margaret grew up in Creelman, SK and after graduating, she moved to Regina where she worked at the Department of Education and the Department of Highways. She married Les and they had a daughter, Laurie. In 1971, she graduated from her training as a Laboratory Technologist. She worked at a number of labs in Regina and served as the president of the CSLT for a year.
In 1982, Marg and Les moved to Port Coquitlam, BC, and she worked at the Leigh Square Lab and BC Biomedical. She was a faithful member of the Grace Gospel Tabernacle and also lead the local chapter of Womens Aglow. Margaret loved praise and worship and could be counted on to labour in prayer for her friends and family. Their daughter, Laurie, and grand-daughter, Amanda, joined them in BC until 1990.
Margaret moved back to Regina in 1991 and continued working in various labs until the mid 1990’s. Afterward, she completed an Office Education Certificate and worked for a time in a lawyer’s office.
Margaret loved many and was well-loved. She was kind and generous and was always ready to help others and pray for those who needed prayer. She was an “adopted mom” to many. Friends and family were always welcome in her home and at her table. Margaret is greatly missed already.
A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Regina Apostolic Church (808 Assiniboine Ave E, Regina, SK, S4V 0K6). Interment will be at a later date.
Flowers are most gratefully declined. For anyone wishing to do so, donations may be made to the Regina Apostolic Church or online at www.reginaap.com/give Friends and family are invited to leave online condolences at www.tubmanfh.com
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