OBITUARY
Margaret Frances Sparrey McDonnell
June 1, 1923 – November 13, 2012
McDonnell, Margaret Frances. June 1, 1923-November 13, 2012
Passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at McKenzie Health Centre, after a hard fought battle from kidney complications at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Ross Joseph McDonnell. Loving mother of Brian (Maria), Anne Marie (Michael Stoneham), Susan McDonnell, the late Margie McDonnell, Mary Louise (Clayton McDaniel), Teresa (Douglas Orr), Nancy (Peter Gabriel), Ross (Karen) and Fred. Cherished grandmother of 18, great grandmother of 14 and great-great grandmother of 1. Survived by sister Louise Procter and predeceased by sister Evelyn Crewe. Margaret will be missed by family and friends. Visitation will be held at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, 905-727-5421 on Thursday, November 15 from 2-4 and 6-8pm. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, November 16 at Our Lady Of Grace Church, Aurora at 11am. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. A special thanks to the doctors and staff at McKenzie Health Centre, Oakridges Dialysis Centre and Sunrise of Aurora. Donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Association for Special Olympics. Online condolences and information at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com
Services
- Visitation Thursday, November 15, 2012
- Visitation Thursday, November 15, 2012
- Funeral Mass Friday, November 16, 2012
REMEMBERING
Margaret Frances Sparrey McDonnell
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RECEIVE UPDATESCLAUDETTE ZABSONRE
January 31, 2013
To Susan, Ross and the rest of the McDonnell family. I just called Sunrise a few hours ago to talk with Margaret and received the sad news about her passing. My deepest condolences to the entire family. Margaret was a blessed soul and I truly enjoyed being her first PSW-caregiver at Sunrise, may her journey be peaceful and her soul be at rest. your are in my prayers.
Claudette Zabsonre
Lise Arsenault-Goertz
November 26, 2012
Dear Teresa, Nancy, & Susan,
My family sends their deepest sympathies to you & the whole McDonnell family. I have such good memories of many days spent in your home with your Mom & Dad who helped me (who also came from a big family) be able to come to Toronto from Montreal for gymnastic opportunities. I will forever be grateful that even though they had enough athletes to support; they also made room for one more little French Canadian gymnast.Your family's love & faith always felt like home. I love you & will be praying for you all during this difficult time. God bless & take care.
Ana Bellamy
November 25, 2012
Brian and Maria sorry that we were out of the country at the time of the passing of your mother.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the entire McDonnell family. Ana, Dave, Meghan, Tamara and Tia Debora.
November 17, 2012
Passing time can never fade,all the special memories made;Loved ones never really part for they live inside your heart.Thanks for sharing her(Annie)
November 17, 2012
Dear Ross, Karen. Daniel and extended McDonnell family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Brad, Pauline. Luc and Alana Wise
November 16, 2012
What joy it was to spend quality time with you at the recent wedding of Aarani & Ken Stoneham. Although we are close in age, you have always been an inspiration to me in the loving way you & Ross brought up your large family. It is a testimonial to you in the way your children supported you through some difficult health issues & were always there for you. Your memory is cherished.
Love from Jean & the Orr family
Christine Risi
November 16, 2012
I loved Margaret at Sunrise. I loved that she got to enjoy the piano entertainment of Paul Butler. She really enjoyed it. She was cheery even with all of her treatments. Though I was not her personal caregiver, I enjoyed little chats with her whenever I saw her. I will miss her.
My sincere condolences to all of the family.
With love
Cindy Clapp
November 16, 2012
Teresa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
November 16, 2012
Teresa, Doug & family - our deepest sympathy to you and the McDonnell family in the loss of your mother.
Ron, Linda, Jennifer, Arni & families
November 16, 2012
Our condolences to the whole family. You will have lots of good memories to cherish. Louise and Garry Lamont (Clarksburg, On)
November 16, 2012
The Jarvis family share in your sorrow with the passing of your mom. Memories will live on in your hearts.
God Bless
Darlene, Wes and girls
Jarvis
November 15, 2012
Please accept our sympathy.Her suffering has ended,yours has begun! May the memories help you through this sad time.
Our prayers go out to you...Stephanie & Joe MacDonald(Gabriel)
November 15, 2012
Our deepest sypathy and prayers go out to the McDonnell Family.We will always cherish our pleasant memories and association with Marg and Ross at DEL. GOD BLESS. Joe Balazovic.( Beamsville Ont)
Jeff and Cecile Davis
November 15, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy and Peter and the entire family.
Jeff and Cecile Davis
ron and theresa truba
November 15, 2012
So sorry to hear about your mother. Our prayers are with you at this time and always.
Sharon & Brian J. Gregory
November 15, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy and your entire family at this difficult time. May God comfort your mom in His loving arms, and may He give you strength in the days ahead. You have been a loving daughter and now have so many great memories that will fill your heart with joy.
Your friends,
Sharon & Brian
Bela Teixeira
November 15, 2012
Sending you heartfelt condolences for your loss Bian and Maria and the whole McDonnell family. My prayers are with you and may God wrap his arms around you in the warmth of her loving memory.
November 15, 2012
Sending you heartfelt condolences for your loss Bian and Maria and the whole McDonnell family. My prayers are with you and may God wrap his arms around you in the warmth of her loving memory.
Nicole Murphy
November 15, 2012
My condolences on the passing of your mother. I am thinking of you all.
Nellie Brennan
November 15, 2012
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Brian and Maria as well as with the entire McDonnell Family.
Nellie and James Brennan and family
Oak Ridges Dialysis
November 15, 2012
Our condolences go out to the whole McDonnell Family! You are all missed at Oak Ridges Dialysis.
Diane Gallagher
November 15, 2012
To Teresa, Nancy, Susan and the rest of the family - I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a lovely person. I have many good memories of our gym family and your mom's great smile, nice sense of humor and just plain good sense. I have often thought of her.
Sandra Henderson James
November 15, 2012
My condolences to the entire McDonnell family on the loss of your matriarch. I have such fond memories of your mom and the many times the extended gym family got together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may the memories of all the good times you shared help ease your sorrow. Regards, Sandra and family
November 14, 2012
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our prayers are with you.
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