Margaret CARMICHAEL

1932 - 2021

CARMICHAEL, Margaret (Casserley) June 18, 1932 - January 8, 2021 Margaret was born on June 18, 1932 in Rochdale, England and passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021 in Port Coquitlam, B.C. at the age of 88 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son; Christopher (Marcia), her grandchildren; Stephanie (Ashley), Emma (Bryce), Melissa, Matthew, and Nicholas; her great-grandchildren; Brynnlee, Harvey, and Harry; her brothers; Peter, Peter Cooke, Norman, David, and her sisters; Janet, Eileen, and Christine; along with her extended family members and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; Matthew and Margaret Casserley; her brothers; Martin and Dennis; and her sisters; Mary and Jean. Margaret was the second oldest of twelve children. In the late 1950's, she emigrated to Victoria, B.C. and then in the early 1960's, she moved to Australia and raised her son. In 2011, she moved back to Canada and spent her last 10 years with Chris and Marcia. Margaret suffered with dementia during her later years but continued to display her full and vibrant character. Margaret was an avid entertainer and Country-music singer. She loved talking to people and made friends quickly. She was generous with her affections and loved spending time with family and friends. Margaret was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. In respecting Margaret's wishes, she was cremated, and a private funeral service was held in Port Moody, B.C. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Margaret to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. or the Ministry of Inlet United Church in Port Moody to support ongoing work in that community.