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MACKAY, Margaret Elizabeth (nee Hornby)

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March 9, 1949 – November 15, 2023

Margaret passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving and supportive family after a lengthy struggle with cancer. Beloved and best friend for 53 years of Mel. Proud and supportive mother of Andrew, Susan Morcombe (Brian), Dharma (Liliana) and Mandy. Loving grandma of Josh, Tim, Sarah and Emma. Sister of Fran Levesque and Richard Hornby. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as numerous cherished friends. Predeceased by her parents Reverend Norman and Reverend Canon Muriel Hornby, brothers David (late Maureen), Patrick (Flora) and Christopher (Peggy) as well as her parents in law Ralph and Edna MacKay and sister-in-law Phyllis Hibbert (late Frank). 

Margaret dedicated her entire life to supporting and nurturing others. Her doors and heart were always open to those in need, and she made a difference in the lives of so many. 

The family wishes to thank the community for their overwhelming support as well as the surgical team at Health Sciences North Sudbury, the palliative care team at Sault Area Hospital and the nursing staff at Bayshore Home Health for their dedication and comforting guidance.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to NSHN Auxiliary Thessalon Site www.nshn.care,  AlgomaTrad www.algomatrad.ca or a charity of your choice.

Family and friends are invited to visit at Beggs Funeral Home, 175 Main Street, Thessalon, ON, on Friday, November 24, 2023, between 7pm and 9pm. Funeral services will be held at the Anglican Church of the Redeemer in Thessalon on Saturday, November 25, 2023, beginning at 11am with Venerable Roberta Wilson-Garrett officiating. Light luncheon in the church hall following service. Interment at Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Jocelyn Township on St. Joseph Island will begin at 2:30pm. 




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