I used to stop by Margarets apartment in Ottawa on rare occasions without the rest of my family, just to say hi and probably use the bathroom after hanging out downtown. She was always so happy to see me and would welcome me in. I even brought a friend on occasion. She’d always have some sort of sweet treat to eat and lots of stories to share – often including her very eccentric neighbor, Michelle. I think those visits somehow made us both feel special in a way. She would always try to give me something on my way out. One day it was a little Delft Blue figurine that she said would bring me good luck when cooking! I still keep it in my kitchen today! I’ll always remember her as a very generous, happy and classy lady! Rest in peace Margaret. Love, Donalyn.
MARGARET CALLIN,
Surrounded by loved ones, Mrs. Margaret P. Callin, age 86, passed away peacefully at Georgetown Hospital on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Margaret was born in Combermere, On and raised in Kirkland Lake, On. She worked in the family business, Kirkland Lake Dry Cleaners before moving to Ottawa where she worked for 17 years at the National Defence Headquarters until March 1991. She moved to Oakville and in 2000 became a resident at the Bennett Care Centre in Georgetown, On. Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her son, Richard (Colleen) of Kirkland Lake, daughter Diane of Toronto and daughter Laurie (Curtis) of Barrie; Grandchildren: Erin, Keri, Andrea, Shana and Krista; Great grandchildren: Cole and Baby Kennedy. Sisters Shirley Bubnich (Mike), Jean Simms (Terry) and Lea Smith. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Norman & Kaye Burlanyette and sister Joyce Burlanyette. Margaret will be greatly missed and her family wishes her eternal peace, love and light. Interment will be held on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. from the Kirkland Lake Cemetery.Offer Condolence for the family of Margaret Callin