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Obituaries ................... 24 and
McCaffery, Margaret “Margie”
1944 ~ 2022
Words cannot express what a shock death is – be it expected or unexpected… Following many years of suffering silently, Margie McCaffery is now at peace. She died in Sturgeon Hospital, leaving many to mourn her loss. She is survived by her daughters, Laura (Scott) Ferguson and their children, Michael, Isabella and Sophia, and Megan McCaffery (Arno Willkomm) and their children, Jasper and Atticus; sister, Mary Ellen JacksonHerman; brothers, Kennedy (Darlene) and Frank (Lori) Duggan; as well as numerous other relatives, too many to mention.
Margie was the second child of Fred and Gladys Duggan of Camrose, Alberta. She grew up riding horses, swimming and singing. After graduating high school, she trained as a nurse at the Edmonton General Hospital. She loved caring for people and nursed in a variety of settings from hospitals, schools, research labs and prisons.
One of her greatest talents was organizing. She was a successful Campaign Manager and Executive Assistant to a City of Edmonton Alderman and a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. As Leader of Song at St. Joseph’s Basilica, she assisted hundreds of families with organizing their funerals and weddings. She was an exquisite knitter, a top-notch seamstress, world traveler and excelled at most things she tackled. She did all of this while experiencing problems in almost every system of her physical body without complaint. But most of all, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. How she LOVED her grandchildren!
Margie was predeceased by her husband, Jim McCaffery; and her sister, Pat Ferguson.
On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, there was a visitation at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home at 10111-114 Street NW, Edmonton between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Basilica at 10044-113 St. NW, Edmonton, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, 14611 Mark Messier Trail NW, Edmonton.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Catholic Social Services is appreciated.
To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.
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Robert “Bob” Abraham Prestage
May 11, 1936 ~ April 22, 2022
Robert Abraham Prestage of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at the age of 85 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Margaret; children Colleen Johnstone of Tiny, Ontario, Wayne (Donna) Prestage of Camrose, and Kelly (Dale) McIsaac of Leduc; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Bob was predeceased by his parents Abraham and Laura; sister Olivine Thorpe; brother John Prestage; and son-in-law Jim Johnstone.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at CityLights Church (4920-48 Street, Camrose). The funeral service will be livestreamed with a link available on the Burgar Funeral Home website the day of the service.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to the Battle River Community Foundation: Bob and Margaret Prestage Family Fund, KidSport Camrose, Augustana Vikings Sports, or your community’s agricultural society.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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Chester Alton Johnson
May 9, 1938 ~ April 24, 2022
Chester Alton Johnson was born on May 9, 1938, a special Mother’s Day present for his parents, Anna and Herman Johnson. He left to meet his Saviour and Lord on April 24, 2022.
Chester grew up on the farm at New Norway with his brothers, Donald and Leroy, and little sister Mavis. He enjoyed the farm and loved to spend time with Dad doing the many farm chores, especially with the horses.
Chester was a fun-loving guy, full of laughter, jokes and pranks. He loved being around family. The Johnson and Hovde cousins were a close bunch, and had many fun times together. He so enjoyed being an uncle to his nieces and nephews. He was the fun uncle, and could be counted on to have time to make special memories with you.
While working in his trucking business, Chester met Helen Applegarth. He and Helen had a happy life together for nearly 40 years, helping to raise her two granddaughters, Cheryl and Mandy. Chester became a grandpa to them and their children.
Chester was a man of strong faith, and was kind, compassionate and a loyal friend.
Left to cherish his memory are his brother Leroy Johnson; sister Mavis (Bill) Wilson; granddaughter Mandy; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.
Chester was predeceased by his Special Friend Helen Applegarth; brother Donald; sisters-in-law Dorothy and Dianne; and granddaughter Cheryl.
A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Norway.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Chester’s memory may be made in lieu of flowers to Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Norway.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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