Obituary of Margaret Mary Lafrance
Margaret was born in the U.K. just before WW2. Her father had already joined the RAF to study the then new technology, called radar navigation and soon after the war broke out, he was posted to the RCAF. The family followed by ship and, as there were no passenger ships crossing the Atlantic, Margaret, her brother Colin and their mother endured a difficult 16 day crossing in a merchant ship under escort: first by the British Navy and then the Canadian Navy to the port of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The family settled in Ottawa for 3 years before returning to the U.K. Margaret loved living in Canada and some years later, she immigrated to Canada.
Margaret enjoyed travelling and hiking in Canada and other parts of the world. In 2003 she moved to Perth where she met many friends and continued to enjoy the outdoors, hiking, cycling, canoeing and canoe camping.
Special thanks to Dr. James Simpson for his kindness during her difficult journey to the end.
Margaret’s interment service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, Perth on Friday, August 23rd, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. in honour of her, memorial contributions to the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation - Perth Site, or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth.
