Margot McDonald TOLLER

MARGOT McDONALD TOLLER B.A. McGill University-Macdonald College Passed away peacefully, on February 7, 2024, in the presence of her family at Sunrise Senior Living in Mississauga, in her 94th year. Predeceased by her husband and best friend (married 55 years), Eric (deceased 2007); her sister, Joan Simpson (Hall); brother-in-law, George Toller (Ruth); and sister-in-law, Joan Mavor (Charlie). Survived by daughter, Jane Toller; son, Peter Toller (Loretta); and Tutu to six grandchildren, Elizabeth Pitfield, Stephanie Coe (Paul), Harty Pitfield (Dee), Alison Osborne (Willie), Nelson Toller and Jack Toller; and four great-grandchildren, James, Colt, Jake and Phoebe. Margot was born in Ottawa, daughter of Wilfrid and Jessie Winters. She attended Ottawa Model School, Aylmer High School, Lisgar Collegiate Institute (Head Girl 1948), Graduate of Macdonald College in Home Economics; teaching at the Secondary School level. Margot was an avid skier at Caledon Ski Club and was a ski instructor for many years. She enjoyed being a member of Canadian Federation of University Women. Margot was a dedicated member of St. Andrew's Memorial Presbyterian Church in Port Credit, teaching Sunday School, helping at VBS, working on the Advisory Committee, and spent much time beautifying the outdoor gardens. Summer vacations with Jane and Peter were spent with grandparents at Spruceholme in Fort-Coulonge, Quebec, and at Winstead Farm in Cumberland, Ontario. As the grandchildren arrived, Eric and Margot provided the family stays at Windermere House and Clevelands House in Muskoka. The grandchildren learned to swim and ski with Tutu's teaching. Mom and dad travelled extensively, visiting every continent and also paddled many lakes and rivers in Algonquin Park. Family time was important and each year they would host a large Christmas Eve family dinner. Margot was always smiling and never complained. Her family thanks Sunrise Senior Living for the excellent care. The family will receive friends and family at St. Andrew's Memorial Presbyterian Church, 24 Stavebank Rd., Port Credit, on Thursday, February 29th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A memorial service celebrating Margot's life will be held on Friday, March 1st at St. Andrew's Memorial Presbyterian Church, 24 Stavebank Rd., Port Credit, at 11:00 a.m. Reception in the church auditorium following the service. Cremation has taken place, and a private interment will be held later. The family would appreciate donations to the St. Andrew's Memorial Trust Fund. Messages to the family may be sent to: toller@sympatico.ca