Lavender, Margaret Anne (nee Smith) Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and support of family on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at the Almonte General Hospital at the age of 81. Beloved wife and best friend of Ivan Lavender for more than 62 years. Loving mother of Penny Kearns (Wayne), Carol Lavender Devine (Ted), Mark Lavender (Noreen Kemp), Kimberly Lavender (Stephen Jones), Paul Lavender (Gaitane Lauzon). Cherished grandmother of Shannon (Chris), Melinda (Mike), Carley (Chris), Jake (Ashley), Sullivan and Owen and great-grandmother of Adam, Rebecca, Abby, Rebecca, Colin, and Deklan. Margaret will be sadly missed by her brother Doug (Helen) and survived by her brother Ron. Friends may pay their respects and share in memories of Margaret's life at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home, 127 Church St, Almonte, ON on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. Private interment will take place at Marmora Protestant Cemetery at a later date. If desired memorial contributions may be made to Almonte General Hospital or the Pancreatic Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N. Smiths Falls. 613.283.2800.