Obituary of Margaret Edith Lorraine Mountain

Margaret Edith Lorraine Mountain, born April 7, 1918, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2020 at the home of her daughter Bonnie (Brock) Hueston near St. Marys. Margaret was predeceased by her son Jo on July 4, 1969, and her husband Bob on March 18, 2000.Survived by three children, seven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren: Marilyn (John) Herman and family; Chantelle (Peter) Marshall - Keegan, Kiana, and Liam Melanie (Michael) Dodds - Meredith, Adam, and Catherine, Sean (Carla) Robinson - Ryder and Addison.David (Lenora] Mountain and family; David John (Robin) Mountain - Jo and Will, Karen (Stephen) McGinnis - Alexandra (Martijn) Bertens, and Jakob. Bonnie (Brock) Hueston and family; Angela (Velos) Christou - Elijah, Lily, and Clara, Jenny (Patrick) Ford - Francis and Willa. Also survived by sister in law, Eileen (John) Mountain and many nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved. One of Margaret’s favorite times was her annual Christmas get together for the “cousins” which she hosted most recently in December of 2016.Family was the cornerstone of Margaret’s life. Her unwavering sense of values have been evident in the beautiful home she provided, in her constant and “proper” dress and demeanor, and in her approach to life: “Always look forward” “Always be kind” and “if it’s not nice, don’t say it.”Margaret’s values also held true in her 30 year career as a teacher. Many students will attest to her toughness as a teacher with the follow up that she prepared them well for adulthood. Margaret’s memories of her many students were very clear and remarkably she remembered their names. Most of her career teaching was at S.S. 9 Downie and at Downie Central School.Since her retirement in 1981 Margaret faithfully attended RWTO [ Retired Teachers of Ontario] meetings which she thoroughly enjoyed. Until the age of 97 she drove to the meetings taking others along. Thanks to Dianne Kierney she continued attending until after she celebrated her 100th birthday.Bob and Margaret were faithful members of the Avonbank United Church until its closure in 1968 after which they joined St.Marys United Church. Bob was an Elder and Margaret took an active role in the WMS \UCW at both churches for over forty years.The last twenty years saw Margaret expanding her horizons, joining Aqua fit classes at the Pyramid Centre and meeting new friends. The Tim Horton’s morning “bunch” became her source of happiness as they included her in their morning get-togethers. Betty McCurdy and Margaret Spearin became her steadfast friends.During this past July, thanks to the wonderful caring Doctors and staff of St.Marys Memorial Hospital all of the family were able to visit her as she sat in comfort on her bed with her arms clasped around her knees, sharing memories, asking questions and generally “holding court”.From “Tom Boy” walking the beams in the barn, to young teen child care worker for a prominent Toronto family (every summer throughout her high school years), to stellar athlete on Toronto baseball and basketball teams, to being a teacher for over a quarter century, to the wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother to her family, Margaret can be said to have lived a full and well lived life.There will be a private family service of celebration.As tributes, donations can be made to Avonbank Community Church.