Margaret Aileen MASSEY

MARGARET AILEEN MASSEY (née Elliot) November 15, 1936 December 29, 2023 With great sadness, we announce the passing of Margaret Aileen, eldest child of late Harold and Grace (née Patterson) Elliott of Toronto (later Grimsby, ON); and sister of Robert Elliott (Margaret) and late TE "Ted" Elliott (Kathie). A proud RN (Hamilton General Hospital, 1957A), she thrived in her respected extensive social work career at FACS in the Niagara region, and active retirement years, initially spent selling Weekender women's wear. Marg was a passionate, generous undaunted people- person, driven by a lust for learning and connection, and propelled by her keen intelligence and curiosity. Her resilience, sense of humour and positive outlook drove her ever forward, even during the years of her increasing dementia, pandemic isolations and decline. An accomplished artist and hobbyist, she will be remembered as a trusted friend, loving mother and energetic and practical creative who loved dogs, entertaining, gardening and travel. Personal highlights include being licensed at 15 to drive the fruit to Toronto from her family's farm, and hiking the Bruce Trail, end to end. Margaret is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Laura (late David Clements), Karen (Timothy Hunt) and Elaine Hunter, whom she raised with their father, Ronald Massey (Margaret); and by her grandchildren, Brennan and Naomi; and long-time family friend, Bob Hansen. Known as Maggie in her retirement years with cherished companions, husband, Ed Moritz; and later partners, Frank Daniels (2014) and Neil Schenk (2022), she resided in several communities in Ontario and the US, enjoying live music, the Arts, and her beloved lakeside property near Bliss, NY. Cremation will take place, with a private interment in Dresden, ON, at a later date. If making memorial donations, please consider the Alzheimer Society or Bruce Trail Conservancy. Condolences and donations may be made online at: www.badder funeralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Badder Funeral Home & Reception Centre, Dresden.