Margaret Younie

YOUNIE, Margaret Mary (nee Corbett) June 19, 1915 - October 28, 2009 After a brief illness, Margaret passed away at the University of Alberta Hospital on October 28, 2009. She was born in Ottawa, the youngest of five children. She was predeceased by her husband William (Brick) Younie in 1988; by her parents Joseph and Mary Corbett; by her brothers John, George and Hugh Corbett. She is survived by her children Janet Nesby of Sherwood Park, David Younie of Sherwood Park and Doug Younie of Edmonton; by her grandson Jeff Nesby of Sherwood Park; by her brother Charles Corbett of Amherstburg, Ontario; and by her namesake and special dog Corby. Margaret lived life with enthusiasm and curiosity. She had a smile for everyone and charmed people of all ages. As an adolescent in Ottawa, she walked Prime Minister MacKenzie King's dog. Her father was an accomplished athlete and she had four older brothers. Her interest in sports was inevitable. She was an avid curler for many years. As a youngster of 74 in the spring of 1990 she stood in line for hours to buy Oilers playoff tickets. Her patience in line was exceeded by her enthusiasm during the games. Her natural charm and easy friendliness caused people to open up to her. She also provided a shoulder to cry on. She had an ability to say just the right thing to make people feel a bit better. Reverend John Hesse will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at Assumption Catholic Church, 9040 - 95 Avenue, Edmonton, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2009. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edmonton Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 13620 - 163 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5V 0B2. To send condolences visit www.connelly-mckinley.com Connelly-McKinley Funeral Homes Downtown Chapel (780) 422-2222 Over 100 Years of Service