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MARGARET MARY (MARGIE) HANNAH
We are deeply saddened to share that Margaret Mary (Margie) Hannah (nee Mowatt) passed away following her journey with cancer. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Keith Hannah (Gabby), with whom she shared 59 years of marriage.
Margie is survived by her son, Jason (Kristine), and their son, Slater; her daughter, Leanne, and her daughters, Rylee and Rory; her brother, Robert (Betty), and his children, Craig (Sheri), Danny (Eve), and Lori Henson (Mark); and her sister, Pat Bowslaugh, and her sons, Brad (Jenn) and Scott (Tracy). She will also be dearly missed by her great-nieces and great-nephews, numerous cousins, and those especially close to her, including her aunt Orreilia Kirby, cousin Neva Hainsworth, and lifelong friend Lynn Mowat.
Margie was predeceased by her father, Alex Mowatt, who was from Orkney; her mother, Margaret (Cowan) Mowatt, who was born in Waskada; Keith's parents, Gordon and Evelyne Hannah; her brother-in-law, Cliff Bowslaugh; her uncles, Alex and Jim Cowan; her aunts, Chrissie Hainsworth and Jean Thompson; and numerous cousins throughout Canada.
Born in Brandon in 1946, Margie celebrated her 80th birthday on April 21. As a young woman, she came to Waskada and stayed with the Hainsworth family while completing her practice-teaching assignment. She soon began her teaching career, first at Brock, then Goodlands, and finally at Waskada School.
Margie married Keith in October 1967. After becoming a mother to Jason and Leanne, she stayed home to raise her family and help with the family farm. She loved driving her children to hockey games and skating lessons and was always there to enthusiastically cheer them on.
Margie was deeply committed to her community, dedicating countless hours to volunteer work throughout her life. She also held a wide variety of jobs, including working at Griffith Agencies and, together with Keith, owning and operating the local hotel and restaurant. She enjoyed travelling, horses, and hockey, but family and community were always at the heart of her life.
In recognition of her many years of volunteer service, Margie was honoured at the Manitoba Legislature and named Senior of the Year in 2023. In early 2026, Lions Clubs International recognized her with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for her exceptional volunteer service.
Linda McGregor conducted a kind and meaningful service before Margie was laid to rest at Waskada Cemetery.
The family is deeply grateful for the care Margie received at Brandon Regional Health Centre and Deloraine Hospital. They also sincerely thank the many family members and friends who visited Margie and showed their love and support through flowers, gifts, and acts of kindness.
Memorial Donations: Donations may be made in memory of Margie to the Waskada Cemetery Fund, c/o Brenda - Waskada Municipality, Box 40, Waskada, Manitoba R0M 2E0.
As published in Brandon Sun on Nov 07, 2026