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Margaret Hack Obituary
November 12, 1937 - March 6, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother and wife, Margaret Lang Hack, on March 6, 2022, at Toronto General Hospital at the age of 84. Born to John McPherson and Isabella Mulvey McPherson (Day) in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1937. Margaret's determination and strength of character brought her to cross the seas to Canada at the age of 18, overcoming a challenging childhood. Margaret first settled in Toronto, where she worked at a bank but soon traveled across the country to Vancouver, where she met her husband, Gerhard Frederick Hack. They were married on April 27, 1963, in Vancouver. Margaret and Gerhard began their life together in Newport News, Virginia, where they cleared a piece of land and built a house, as well as all the furniture while starting their family at the same time. Margaret also brought her mother over from Scotland to live with her and her family. Daughters Fiona and Karen were born in Newport News and their son, Cameron, was born in Kitchener, Ontario after Margaret and Gerhard decided to move back to Canada to create new opportunities for their family. Margaret dedicated many years of service to the Kitchener Public Library, where she brought her enthusiasm and love for children and books daily until she retired. She loved to learn and enjoyed many forms of art, including making stained glass, pottery, and macrame to name a few, and shared a passion for tennis, ballroom dancing, camping, and gardening with her husband and her children. Margaret leaves behind her beloved husband Gerhard, her children Fiona, Karen (Lance), and Cameron (Samantha) and was the devoted Granny to Julia, Keenan, Jacob, Ahsha, and Declan. Margaret was a dear sister to Laura, Sheila, and John (deceased), and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. We love you, Margaret. You will forever be in our hearts. We would like to thank the wonderful staff at Toronto General Hospital and Belmont House for their exceptional care of Margaret. Margaret's family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St. Kitchener, (519) 749-8467. Celebration of Margaret's Life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Those unable to attend the service may join the family via live stream at www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming. Masks will be mandatory. A reception will be held following the service. Interment Williamsburg Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Sick Kids Brain Tumor Research Centre (www.sickkidsfoundation.com, 416-813-6166) or War Child Canada (www.warchild.ca, 1-866-927-2445) in Margaret Hack's name would be appreciated (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com to view Margaret's memorial.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother and wife, Margaret Lang Hack, on March 6, 2022, at Toronto General Hospital at the age of 84. Born to John McPherson and Isabella Mulvey McPherson (Day) in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1937. Margaret's determination and strength of character brought her to cross the seas to Canada at the age of 18, overcoming a challenging childhood. Margaret first settled in Toronto, where she worked at a bank but soon traveled across the country to Vancouver, where she met her husband, Gerhard Frederick Hack. They were married on April 27, 1963, in Vancouver. Margaret and Gerhard began their life together in Newport News, Virginia, where they cleared a piece of land and built a house, as well as all the furniture while starting their family at the same time. Margaret also brought her mother over from Scotland to live with her and her family. Daughters Fiona and Karen were born in Newport News and their son, Cameron, was born in Kitchener, Ontario after Margaret and Gerhard decided to move back to Canada to create new opportunities for their family. Margaret dedicated many years of service to the Kitchener Public Library, where she brought her enthusiasm and love for children and books daily until she retired. She loved to learn and enjoyed many forms of art, including making stained glass, pottery, and macrame to name a few, and shared a passion for tennis, ballroom dancing, camping, and gardening with her husband and her children. Margaret leaves behind her beloved husband Gerhard, her children Fiona, Karen (Lance), and Cameron (Samantha) and was the devoted Granny to Julia, Keenan, Jacob, Ahsha, and Declan. Margaret was a dear sister to Laura, Sheila, and John (deceased), and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. We love you, Margaret. You will forever be in our hearts. We would like to thank the wonderful staff at Toronto General Hospital and Belmont House for their exceptional care of Margaret. Margaret's family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St. Kitchener, (519) 749-8467. Celebration of Margaret's Life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Those unable to attend the service may join the family via live stream at www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming. Masks will be mandatory. A reception will be held following the service. Interment Williamsburg Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Sick Kids Brain Tumor Research Centre (www.sickkidsfoundation.com, 416-813-6166) or War Child Canada (www.warchild.ca, 1-866-927-2445) in Margaret Hack's name would be appreciated (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com to view Margaret's memorial.
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Published by Waterloo Region Record on Mar. 25, 2022.
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Rita Sheetz
April 2, 2022
Aunt Margaret was a sweet, kind woman. I know that you all will miss her dearly. May your friends and memories offer you comfort and peace in the days to come. The service was beautiful - I watched from Kill Devil Hills in NC.
Archana & Raj Seth
March 31, 2022
Fiona, our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. God bless you all in this time of sorrow.
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