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MAGGIE (MARGARET) RAYTER (COUBROUGH)
Born: May 30, 1942
Date of Passing: Nov 22, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMAGGIE (MARGARET) RAYTER (nee COUBROUGH) May 30, 1942 - November 22, 2014 Maggie passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, November 22, 2014, aged 72 years. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Barry Rayter; children Jason, Kelly, and Scott; brother David Coubrough and sister-in-law Marilyn; sisters and brothers-in-law Sharon and Benson Labinsky, Bailey and Karen Rayter, Mark Rayter, Ian Rayter and Lynnie Rappaport, and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Maggie was born to Charles and Jessie Coubrough in Winnipeg and raised in Pine Falls, Manitoba. She moved to Winnipeg in the early 1960s and trained as a RN at the General, as it was known then, and she went on to work for 35 years on the IV team at the Health Sciences Centre, making many lifelong friends with whom she still met regularly for group lunches. Maggie was involved in many causes and organizations, most notably Jewish Women International (she was a lifelong member of B'nai Brith Women, Aviva Chapter and Nadir Chapter, and served as past president and treasurer), the Women's Canadian Club of Winnipeg (Treasurer), and Act To End Violence Against Women and Alpha House Women's Shelter. She also served on the board of Seven Oaks General Hospital for seven years and was a life member at the Wellness Institute, which she was instrumental in establishing. She was recognized on numerous occasions for her work, including her contributions to Mount Carmel Clinic and Operation Stork and the Tay Sachs Disease project. She received the Operation Lifestyle Award from the Canadian Government and met with then Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. As a volunteer, Maggie offered her dedication, her knowledge, skills and acumen (as a bookkeeper for example); as a friend, she offered her support, generosity, humour, and advice. Everybody was Maggie's "very best friend" and the circle of people in her life was expansive. From the "girls" she bowled, lunched, theatred and dinnered with for over four decades to more recent travel companions to Europe, people were drawn to Maggie because of her warmth, her curiosity, her laugh, and pleasure she took in other people's company. Maggie was also fiercely independent and cherished the time she spent alone, reading, and out at her favourite place, Victoria Beach. Maggie grew up there as a girl, spent the summers there with Barry and her children, and could never wait to get away for some quiet time on her own or with her family. Maggie faced a number of health challenges in the past years, including breast cancer, resultant lymphedema in her arm, and most recently a broken shoulder and arm. Maggie didn't complain about her condition or the pain she was in, and she strongly believed she would get better soon and resume her work in the community, her travels, and her active social life. Maggie was so very proud of her children's accomplishments and took great pleasure in hearing about the new things they were doing in their lives - plays they were seeing, books they were reading, places they were travelling. And they knew their mom was always there for them, to listen to them, help out with advice or support, and it meant a great deal for Maggie to be included in their lives. Maggie was a great presence in so many people's lives, and her loss is a shock for those who knew and loved her. Donations to CancerCare Manitoba or a charity of your choice. Services are to be held on Thursday, November 27, 2:00 p.m., Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 26, 2014
Condolences & Memories (20 entries)
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Sorry to hear about your loss Dr. Rayter. Cara (from Victoria Beach) and my thoughts are with you and your family. - Posted by: Todd Honcharik (Student of Dr. Rayter) on: Dec 27, 2014
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So sorry to hear of your loss Dr Rayter. God Bless. - Posted by: Allison Leaf (Glass) (Patient ) on: Dec 24, 2014
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Dear Barry, Kelly, Scot, Jason and extended family: Your beloved wife and mother touched many lives and hearts including mine. She will be missed by many but never forgotten. There are no words to express the loss of this beautiful lady, wife, mother and friend. All my love, Mary-Lynne. - Posted by: Mary-Lynne Dark (friend) on: Nov 30, 2014
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Dr. Rayter, my condolences to you and your family. Sending my deepest sympathies. - Posted by: Wisam Helewa (Former Student of Dr. Rayter) on: Nov 29, 2014
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Dear Barry & Family, What a shock to hear about Maggie. Such a great loss to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Wanda Anderson - Posted by: Wanda Anderson (Friend) on: Nov 29, 2014
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My condolences, Dr. Rayter. I often think of the stories you've told me about your family and dentistry. - Posted by: John Weselake (Dental student) on: Nov 29, 2014
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Dear Barry and Jason and family, We are sorry to learn of your bereavement. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Bill and Mary Duff (Victoria Beach friends) on: Nov 29, 2014
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Dear Scott, Barry, Jason, Kelly and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I feel as though I knew Maggie from the many wonderful stories Scott has told me — a warm, generous and kind person with a great sense of humour, who led a very rich life and brought much joy to others. Sending my deepest sympathies. - Posted by: Anthony Collins (friend of Scott's) on: Nov 28, 2014
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On behalf of the Griffin family, our heartfelt sympathies to you, Dr. Rayter, your children and family. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. May beautiful memories see you smile again. - Posted by: Frances (Griffin) Welwood, Edmonton (Friend) on: Nov 28, 2014
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My condolences, Dr. Rayter. You were my dentist since my teens, and I always looked forward to my visits. It was clear to me how important your wife and children were in your life. You were supportive to me when I lost my spouse, and I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers now it is your turn. - Posted by: Roberta Beach (patient of Dr. Rayter) on: Nov 27, 2014
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Dear Barry & family. My condolences to you on the loss of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. - Posted by: Surrie (Serchuk) Desnick, Minneapolis, MN (High School Friend of Barry Rayter) on: Nov 27, 2014
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I met Maggie through her sister-in-law. She was a reader of good books which she shared and I managed to be part of that share. I am thankful for being part of her life when asked to do housekeeping for her family. Maggie always said hello with a wee chat whenever we met. She was a special lady. I am sorry that I won't be able to attend the service today as I volunteer for seniors and have to take one to an appointment today. Barry and family I am so sorry for your loss sincerely. Maggie you left us too soon. - Posted by: Gloria Ivory (Housekeeper) on: Nov 27, 2014
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Heartfelt condolences to you, Dr. Rayter and your family. - Posted by: Janet & John McPike (Patient of Dr. Rayter) on: Nov 27, 2014
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Condolences, Dr. Rayter & family, from all of the Einfeld family from far & near. May you find comfort in your memories of your beloved wife & mother. - Posted by: Carole Tiefenbach, nee Einfeld (Former patient of Dr. Barry Rayter) on: Nov 27, 2014
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We are sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers are with you at this time. - Posted by: Cathy & Peter Schneider & Family (Former patients of Dr. Rayter) on: Nov 26, 2014
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Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your wife and life long closest partner and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Anthony T. Nowakowski (Colleague College of Dentistry University of Manittoba) on: Nov 26, 2014
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Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. - Posted by: Charlene Solomon (Colleague of Barry Rayter) on: Nov 26, 2014
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Margaret Edith as we called her back in Pine Falls days. I was a neighbour of Charlie and Jessie. Margaret went to school with my brother born the same year. Many wonderful memories of the family. Our sincere sympathy to all the family. Still remember back then what a kind wonderful person she was. - Posted by: Sharon Cyr (Old time friends from Pine Falls Sharon Jacob Cyr) on: Nov 26, 2014
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So very sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet wife. I remember my Mom telling me stories you would tell her about your wife and how proud you were of her. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. - Posted by: Eileen Findlay (nee Gregg) (Friend and former patient of Dr. Rayter) on: Nov 26, 2014
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My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this difficult time - Posted by: SHEENA FLETCHER GIBSON (patient of Barry'y) on: Nov 26, 2014
