Obituary of Margaret Taylor

TAYLOR: Margaret R. Taylor of Rivers, MB, widow of the late Frank D. Taylor, passed away peacefully at Riverdale Personal Care Home on Monday, January 15, 2018 at the age of 101 years. Margaret was born on August 30, 1916 to John and Mary Moore in the Rm of Daly growing up with her three sisters and living her entire life in the area. She finished high school in Rivers and spent the next few years helping her family on the farm. Marg and Frank were married in 1937 and began their life working together in the community and the Taylor family business. They raised two daughters Sandra and JoAnn. With Frank's involvement in business and local politics, they were well known in the community and attended and hosted many events. Marg enjoyed sports, playing softball with her best friend Marg (Scotty) Wareham and winning the Riding Mountain National Park Championship twice in 1939 and 1940. She was also an avid curler and life member of Rivers Ladies Curling Club. In her day she entered and won many bonspiels with her lifelong friends. She curled into her 70's but always enjoyed watching curling and baseball on tv. She was a lifelong member of Rivers United Church and a life member of the United Church Women. Marg stood strong in her faith. Life changed in 1976 when Frank died. Marg spent considerable time with her girls and their families, working part time with JoAnn and Larnold in the family business until the mid 90's. Family was her priority and her source of greatest joy. Sandra, JoAnn and their families had her support and unconditional love in every aspect of their lives. She never missed a milestone in the lives of her family, grandchildren or great-grandchildren. A wonderful 100th birthday was held last year as all of her family, including many nieces and nephews, celebrated the day with her. She was a special mom and a special aunt. Marg was a small women but she stood firm with faith, love, determination and strength. She was a classy lady. Marg was predeceased by her parents John and Mary Moore, husband Frank Taylor, siblings Agnes Elliott, Grace Lawler, Etta Greasley and son-in-law Larnold Brandon. Marg was the last surviving member of the John Moore and James Taylor families. Marg is survived by her daughters Sandra (Richard) Wade of Hanna, AB and JoAnn Brandon of Rivers; granddaughters Tracey (Doug) Grantham of Hanna, AB, Jodi (Terry) Wood of Sherwood Park, AB, Tara (Darcy) Heon of Chestermere Lake, AB; grandsons Michael Brandon (Chris Atkinson) of Winnipeg, MB and Chris Brandon of Brandon, MB; great-grandchildren Taylor, Jordyn and Abby Grantham; Chloe, Ben and Lincoln Wood; Rylee and Haylee Heon. A Funeral Service for Marg was held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Rivers United Church, Rivers, MB with Rev. Glenna Beauchamp and Rev. Irene Onuch officiating. Interment followed at Rivers Cemetery.