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Margaret Renwick Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Renwick
6 Entries
Anita Dermer
February 5, 2012
Back in the early 70s when I was a young teacher, I escorted a class of giggling, seemingly vacuous general-level grade 10 girls to the Ontario Legislature. They enjoyed being out of class but had little interest in history and politics. The legislature trip was an add-on to the much more popular visit to the courts. As was, and probably still is, the custom, the M.P.P. for the constituency in which their school was situated came down to the lobby to say a few words to the class before their tour started. I was totally focused on keeping them corralled, reasonably quiet and polite during the remarks. I needn't have worried. Margaret spoke to them with respect and passion, telling them that they were a vital part of the political process and urging them not just to vote but to consider the many ways in which they could take even more active roles. That day those girls saw -- some, no doubt, for the first time -- that there was a bigger world out there than they had hence imagined and that it was a world in which they could make important contributions. There is a Yiddish word, to "kvell" which means to swell with pride. While listening to her speak, all of those girls visibly kvelled. But she didn't just teach them. I, too, saw that they had far more potential than I had realized. An inspiring lady. Anita Dermer
February 5, 2012
Margo, I was very sad to hear about your mothers death. As you know, she and I got to know each other when I was an MPP for Toronto-Danforth and we were very fond of each other. She was a wonderful person - kind, considerate and passionate about social justice. I was one of those who stood on her shoulders after I was elected. She was and will continue to be an inspiration for us. All the best and my deepest condolences. Marilyn Churley
Barbara Maguire
February 3, 2012
I am a cousin of Margaret's, but we have not been in touch for many years. Our mothers were sisters. I am sorry we were not closer as she sounds like an outstanding lady. My sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
Barbara Maguire (nee Littlefair)
February 1, 2012
Margaret and Jim were two great personalities in my life in the Sixties pioneering the pathways to direct service for constituents and electoral contact with every voter. I will always remember their influence on legislation affecting workers and their families, seniors even when in opposition, such was their stature.
Sorry I cannot be with you Sunday. Blessings and fond remembrance.
Hugh Peacock
MPP Windsor West 1967- 1971
Rev. John Tapscott
February 1, 2012
Hello Margo: My condolences on the death of your mother Margaret. I was her minister here at Streetsville United for several years and came to know your mother well. She was a very interesting and intelligent woman who cared for others very much. She often spoke to me about her years as an MPP. I enjoyed my visits with her very much and missed her after she moved away from Streetsville. She spoke often of you and Logan.
May God bless and comfort you in your loss.
Janet Bush
February 1, 2012
Hello Margo,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I only met Margaret in her later years through Streetsville United Church but she was a formidable woman even then. I was also a volunteer driver with SNAP in Streetsville and sometimes took her to appointments in Toronto. She would talk about politics or current news and our drives were never dull. Sometimes we forget that elderly people were once young and vital, and tried to or did change the world in some way.
With my condolences, Janet Bush
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