Marguerite Heisler ROBERTSON

1907 - 2018

Super-Centenarian ROBERTSON, Marguerite Heisler (1907 - 2018) Marguerite Ellen Lucille Heisler was born in Lunenburg, NS. She graduated from Mount Allison Ladies' College, Sackville, NB, before moving to Vancouver where she worked until her marriage to Dr. John G. Robertson. Her married life was spent in Tofino and New Westminster. She died August 31, aged 111 years and 111 days, the oldest Canadian west of Ontario. Marguerite was predeceased by her parents (Charlotte Herman and Captain David Heisler), husband (Dr. J. G. Robertson), and sisters (Hilda Crouse, Mary Burleigh, and Mabel Zwicker). She is survived by her son, John Robertson (Sidney, BC), her daughters, Dr. Janet Robertson (Gerald Stemke, Edmonton, AB) and Bonnie Hadfield (Charles, Hale, Cheshire, UK), grandchildren (James Robertson, Moira Moreno, Dr. Natasha Hadfield and Jen Hadfield) and great grandson, Hayden Klassen. Her living nieces are Johanne Zwicker McKee (Halifax) and Sandi Robertson Roberts (Salmon Arm). Marguerite lived at home until her 110th year when she moved to the Kiwanis Care Centre in New Westminster. She participated in the Boston University Centenarian Study (www.bumc.bu.edu/centenarian/centenarianstories). Marguerite loved her succession of West Highland White terriers. Despite her great age she enjoyed the frequent visits of family, friends, and their dogs. A celebration of her life is planned for spring.