MARGARET POLSON (SPENDER)

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MARGARET POLSON (nee SPENDER) November 27, 1918 May 29,2012 Sadly we announce the peaceful passing of Margaret Polson at the age of 93. She is survived by her son Bill Lee (Anne), her son-in-law John Kozakevich, her grandchildren Tom (Tracy), Linda (Greg), Sharon (Terry), Debbie (Eric), Susan (Merle), Tracey (Dean), Colleen (Derek), and her great-grandchildren Tyler, Jason, Brayden, Michelle, Emma, Riley, Maxine, Zach, Madeline, Evan, Christopher, Sam, her sister Mabel and many relatives near and far. She was predeceased by her daughter Florence, her first husband William, her second husband Bertil Polson of 25 years, her brother and two sisters, and great-grandaughter Olivia. Margaret was born in London, England and came to Winnipeg in 1919. She was the oldest of five children. She married William Lee in 1935 and had her son and daughter. She worked at the Pembina Hotel followed by Eaton's Grill Room for 32 years. During this time there were many camping and traveling vacations with her father, son, daughter and their families. We will have everlasting memories of these good times. She married Bert in 1979 and they enjoyed traveling together. Margaret had a special place in her heart for England and visited several times. Traveling was Margaret's favourite past time and she encouraged all that knew her to travel the world and enjoy life!'. She was a devoted Anglican who attended St. Michael's and All Angels Church where she made many friends. Margaret resided in Fort Rouge in the same home for 67 years. She enjoyed plants and flowers and spent many hours in her garden. When her health deteriorated she moved to Misericordia Place where she spent the last four years of her life, continuing to garden in her window pots. The family would like to thank the staff at Misericordia Place 3rd floor Robin's Way for their kind and compassionate care of Mom/Grandma. Funeral to be held On Saturday, June 2 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's and All Angels Church 300 Hugo at Mulvey St. Luncheon to follow in the church hall. Interment to take place at Thomson in the Park Funeral Home and Cemetery 1291 McGillivray Blvd. following the luncheon. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Michael's and All Angels Building Fund. 300 Hugo St. Winnipeg, R3M 2Z7. To Those I Love And Those Who Loved Me When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do, You mustn't' tie yourself to me with tears; Be happy that we had so many years. I gave to you my love, you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it's time I travel on alone. So grieve a while for me if grieve you must; Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part, So bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on; So if you need me, call and I will come, Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear All of my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say, Welcome home

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 01, 2012