Obituary of Margaret Sexsmith

Sexsmith; Margaret Rebecca (nee Douglas), died peacefully on 21 September, aged 102,in Blenheim, Ontario. Much loved mother of Donald, Elizabeth, Edward and Ann. Granner to Susan, Karen, Claire, David and Michael, and great grandmother to Zeke, Nicholas and Jesse. Margaret obtained her first degree from the University of Toronto in 1931. She married Robert Newton Sexsmith in 1936 and raised her family in the North West Territories before returning to Ontario, completing her second degree and supporting her family through her time at the Etobicoke Public Library. She was treasured and admired by all lucky enough to know her. For her last years she returned to Highbanks on the shores of Lake Erie where she had spent her summers as a young girl. There she was surrounded by the love and care of all those who had learned from her. Many thanks to Katrina, Malgosia, the staff at Blenheim Community Village and Diane and Janice of the VON for their kind care and support. A Family Graveside Service with interment in Craford Cemetery, Raleigh Township will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park Street, Blenheim, Ontario 519-676-3451