Margaret Fraughton

Margaret Dorothy Fraughton, 88, passed away peacefully in hospital on Thursday, May 14th. Born in Halifax to the late John and Lydia (Johnson) Stevenson, she was predeceased by her husband, Frederick John Fraughton.

She was also predeceased by two sons, James "Jimmy" Fraughton and Frederick Allan Fraughton, as well as her brother, Donald (Shirley) Stevenson of Riverview, NB. She is survived by her younger sister, Freda Stevenson; son Rick (Barb) of Hubbards; daughter-in-law, Anna, (Jimmy) of Halifax; Eileen (Pat) Pottie of Halifax; daughter-in-law, Cathy, (Fred) of Halifax; and David (Carol) Fraughton of Tantallon; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and best friend, Nancy Babineau. Margaret was a lifelong member of St. Theresa's Church and an active member of the Catholic Women's League for a number of years. After retiring from Amy & Levy in the late '80s, she volunteered at Hope Cottage and remained active in the community. When she wasn't out at the hockey rink, bowling or at bingo, she could be found knitting at home while watching hockey, or spending time with her loved ones. She spent many happy summer seasons at St. Margaret's Bay with family and friends. An adventurous spirit, Margaret also enjoyed traveling. Visitations will be held at Cruikshank's Funeral Home on Windsor Street on Monday, May 18th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at St. Theresa's on North & Dublin on Tuesday, May 19th at 11 a.m., with Father James Wegner officiating. Internment will take place at a later date.

Special thanks from family to Margaret's wonderful nurses, Tiffany and Alexa, as well as the staff in palliative care at 5A in the Centennial building.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Palliative Care at the NSHA, the Halifax Police Association or a charity of your choice