MARGARET CHARLOTTE JAMIESON

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

• My late mother (Helen Kennedy Macklin) and late uncle (Greg Kennedy)grew up across the road (Guelph St) from the Jamieson's and spoke very fondly of their friendship with Margaret. I accompanied my mother for visits to Margaret while attending family events in Winnipeg in recent years. These were important visits for my late mother. - Posted by: Ted Macklin (son of Helen (Kennedy) Macklin who was a childhood friend of Margaret.) on: Dec 19, 2014

• Auntie Margie was an important part of my early life and that of my sister Margaret, after whom she was named as well as after our Grandma Margaret ‘Peg’ Jamieson, my sister Barbara, and our brother Jim. We spent many summer holidays at the family home on Wellington Crescent and loved being there with our grandparents and auntie Margie as well as our great-aunt Agnes (Ago) Creighton. My memories of those times were of playing games in the sun room, walking down the crescent until we reached the elm tree in the center of the path before returning, a cold storage room in the basement filled with jewel like jars of homemade jelly, playing the grand piano, Grandpa’s breakfasts, formal dinners in the dining room, and yes, lemon pie, which my mother still makes from the family recipe. I had a chance to visit Auntie Margie last spring along with my parents Norma (Jamieson) and Bill Riley, and though she had changed with age over the years it was fun to see glimpses of her sense of humour and be reminded of how much she enjoyed photography and flowers. We all share fond memories of those times in Winnipeg, and so much more, and we will keep those for a lifetime. Jane Elizabeth (Riley) Green, niece, on behalf of our family - Posted by: Jane Elizabeth (Riley) Green (Niece) on: Jan 10, 2014

• Margaret made the most beautiful coat I ever saw...a pale blue felt with fox fur edged hood and inuit motifs embroidered - and she was so modest about its worksmanship...she was a low key gal and a good friend...I always enjoyed the witty repartee between she and her good friend Jean Brown...love to Norma and her family too - Posted by: joyce lamont hughes (friend) on: Jan 09, 2014

• Margaret was a dear friend for 50 years. I met her on my first day of teaching at Golden Gate School in 1963. She was always interested in the "Farquhar" connection, as that was her mother's maiden name. Marg and I had a wonderful trip to Japan in 1970, to Atlantic Canada in 1972, and I met up with her in Britain when we were on separate vacations. After she moved into the Portsmouth, I picked her up on many occasions to go for lunch. On the way home, we often drove along Wellington Crescent, especially for her to see her former residences. Marg was a great lady. I will always have happy memories of our long friendship. - Posted by: Janet Farquhar (friend) on: Jan 06, 2014

• I came to know Miss Jamieson during her later years, after she moved to Portsmouth Residence following a serious fall and resulting fracture (though we discovered a number of acquaintances in common after that). I will not soon forget her courage, determination and sheer force of will as she worked towards regaining her mobility and independence. She was a gentlewoman in every respect, with a keen observer's eye and a wry wit to match. I enjoyed time shared with her; she will be missed. - Posted by: Patti Ferguson (Portsmouth Staff) on: Jan 06, 2014

• My Godmother and dear friend, Auntie Marg, was a big part of our growing up years and has been a close friend of my mother's since they attended University. Marg spent many Christmas dinners with our family and always had great stories to tell of her many travels around the world. Her wonderful sense of humour and loving warm nature will be greatly missed by my Mom, Joyce Robb and the rest of our family. - Posted by: Lorna Robb (God-daughter, friend ) on: Jan 05, 2014

• I will remember "Aunt" Margaret, my father's cousin as being one of the most generous people with her time for family. She was devoted to her parents and offered many words of wisdom over family meals in Winnipeg for a young girl. May she rest in peace after several health setbacks. - Posted by: Clare Sellers (Second cousin) on: Jan 04, 2014

• A decent, kind and caring woman, Aunt Margaret was as much concerned with the well being of others as herself. She spent countless hours over many years tending to the needs and affairs of numerous older women when they were no longer able to do so themselves. Her personal interests also included badminton (which she played for many years at the Winter Club), travel (especially to New Zealand, which she considered one of the most beautiful places on earth) and the comings and goings of her nieces and nephews. We've lost one of the good ones... Rest in peace. - Posted by: Edward Sellers (First cousin, once removed) on: Jan 04, 2014

• Aunt Margaret was more than just a great baker of lemon meringue pies. She was an accomplished seamstress, a world traveler, a wealth of knowledge about the social goings on in Winnipeg's early days , a researcher, a loyal friend and a caregiver to many. She was a member of the Junior League in the days when there were few single women allowed to join and made an impact on many students and student teachers. Her colleagues remember her fondly. She was proud of the family connections to the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada and proud supporter of the regiment. Our visits together over the past ten years have been full of memories of friends and family and she was always pleased to be able to share a piece of the family lore, a photograph or a story. While she was frustrated by her fall and the break in her leg, which led to her having TO give up her much loved apartment, she still found joy in being able to entertain visitors in her suite at the Portsmouth and took great delight in flowers, watching skating and pouring over photos of family and friends. I will miss our chats and remember her fondly . - Posted by: Jane Sellers Anema (cousin ) on: Jan 04, 2014