Obituary of Margaret Jean Payne
Payne, Margaret Jean (nee Clark) – formerly of Blenheim, passed away on Sunday May 6, 2018 at the Muskoka Shores Community Care, age 92. Margaret is predeceased by her husband Deric Payne (2004).
Loving mother of son Robert of Kilworthy and daughter Sandra Fennell of Blenheim.
Beloved grandmother of Beth, Kelly Anne (Wayne), and Robert (Jolene).
Great-grandmother of six .
Sister of Edna Kelly of Toronto.
Sister-in-law of Phyllis Pokornik (Henry).
Predeceased also by her parents John and Minnie Clark.
Margaret was a lifetime member of the Blenheim Legion Branch 185 – Ladies Auxiliary and a longtime member of Rose of Kent Chapter of the Eastern Star.
Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday May 9, 2018 from 10-12pm. The Ladies Auxiliary will hold a service at 10:15am. The Funeral Service will follow at 12pm with Rev. David Fuller Officiating. Burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim.
Donations in memory of Margaret may be made to Alzheimer's Society - Research.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park St., Blenheim, 519-676-3451
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