MARGARET EVA PITT

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MARGARET EVA PITT September 10, 1929 - August 15, 2005 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Margaret Eva Pitt. After a brief battle with cancer, she passed away at her home with her family by her side. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband Don who will truly miss her. They would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary next week. Her gentle yet strong spirit lives on in her children, Jane (Rick) Belair, Judy (Butch) Stockham and Donna (Jim) Campbell; and her precious grandchildren, Chris (Jo-Anne) McLeod, Carey Belair and Kelly Belair. She is also survived by her sisters, Karin McMurchy and Lorna (Dick) Caron; her sister-in-law Linda Bannon; her nieces and nephews, and their children. She was predeceased by her parents Andrew and Agnes Olson; her mother-and father-in-law Edna and Arthur Pitt; and her brother-in-law Don McMurchy. Many thanks go out to Mary Ann de Leon and the Community Care Access Centre staff, the Comcare nurses, and especially Dr. Waldy Loewen, Dr. Clay Hammett, and Mom's niece Dr. Cathy Caron for enabling us to help Mom realize her wish that she could complete life's journey at home. Mom came into this world quietly and that is how she wanted to leave, although all that have had the pleasure of knowing her will find it difficult to let her go. However, her memory will live on in the many lives that she touched in such a caring and positive way. At her request, cremation has taken place and a private interment service led by Canon Cathy Giroux will be held at a later date at the Lake of the Woods Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, or a charity of your choice. Mom chose this poem as her way of helping all that grieve. Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, Do not stand at my grave and cry. It's okay to say good-bye. Online condolences at: www.kenorafuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to the Kenora Community Funeral Home. (807) 547-6000

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 16, 2005