SMITH, Margaret April 27, 1905 - July 21, 2008 Margaret Smith was born in Wigan, Lancaster, England April 27, 1905. She came to Canada with her parents, John Robert and Rebecca Mason, settling in Winnipeg, Man. She married Alexander R. (Sandy) Smith on June 2, 1927. Pioneers of St. Marks, Man., they ranched, ran the post office and boarded the school teachers for many years. They were always very involved in the community and enjoyed serving others. They moved to Moose Jaw, Sask., January 1, 1950, where her husband was employed by the P.F.R.A. In Moose Jaw, Margaret was involved with several organizations, including the Pioneer Choir. She was a resident of Moose Jaw until December 2000 when she moved to Calgary, Alberta to live with her daughter Bertha. She resided at Trinity Lodge, Calgary, from November 2006 to April 2008. She passed away at Sarcee CareWest, July 21, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, John Robert (Vimy Ridge) and Rebecca Mason; four sisters, Winoma, Ann, Rebecca and Regina; two brothers, John Robert and Albert Mason; her husband, Sandy Smith, July 1983 and grandson, Brett Warner, May 2002. She leaves to mourn, her daughter Bertha Joyce (Bunny) Warner; grandson, Jeff Warner (Kelley); four great-grandchildren, Kristen Clarke (Tom), Bryce, Sean and Trevor Warner; granddaughters, Shelley Desjardins (Sylvain), Lori Warner (Greg Reynard); great-grandson, Tristen Reynard all of Calgary; niece, Pat Henderson (Ross) of Canoe, B.C., Linda (Allen) Wright, Deborah Smith, and Winona (George) Otsuji and nephew, Grant (Linda) Smith, all of Portage la Prairie and Faye Boyce of Winnipeg. Margaret was a very happy and optimistic person, though not unaware of sorrow and sensitive to the feelings of others. She was always revered by her family, who gave her great joy. She enjoyed her last years in Calgary because she saw her family often and visited with her friends at St. Stephen's Anglican Church. Those who knew her will miss her unconditional love, positive attitude, quick wit and thoughtful counsel. Margaret truly inspired all who met her. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers if you wish, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in Margaret's name. Interment in the family plot in Hillside Cemetery, Portage la Prairie, Man. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements in care of FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Directors. Phone: 403-216-2222. www.firstmemorialfuneral.com Published in the Calgary Herald on 8/2/2008