Margaret Anne Swayda Drumheller, Alberta Obituary

Margaret Anne Swayda

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Margaret Anne Swayda</p> <p>April 20, 1944 ~ May 19, 2020</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Margaret Anne Swayda of Drumheller, beloved wife of the late Garry Swayda passed away peacefully on May 19, 2020 at the Drumheller Health Centre at the age of 76 years.</p> <p>Margaret was born on April 20, 1944 in Winnipeg, MB to parents William Ernest Newson and Annie McDonald Boag.&nbsp; She enjoyed a happy childhood full of travel, music, books, and she loved to read. Margaret graduated from the University of Fredericton with a degree in teaching and made that her career for many years.&nbsp; Margaret&rsquo;s versatility allowed her to be utilized as a substitute teacher for the majority of her career.&nbsp; She was able to teach kindergarten to grade 12, every subject, in English or French.&nbsp; Margaret met her true love Garry Swayda in Grande Cache, Alberta and the two were married on August 29, 1975. In 2002 they moved to Nacmine, AB where Margaret taught for a few years before beginning her 15 year career as a cashier with Freson Bros. Margaret loved her job, her coworkers and her customers. Anyone who went through her till knew how much she respected everyone and enjoyed their moments to chat.</p> <p>Margaret was predeceased by her husband Garry in January, 2020, and her parents.</p> <p>Margaret leaves to cherish her memory, one son James (daughter-in-law Amberlee) Swayda, grandchildren, Hunter, Harrison, Antoine, Gabriel and Lily.</p> <p>There will be a service for Margaret held at a later date.&nbsp; Courtney-Winter&#39;s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements.</p>
April 20, 1944 - May 19, 202004/20/194405/19/2020
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Fiona Lauridsen
May 29, 2020
Margaret always made my day brighter at her post on the Freson check out. She had time for everyone and everyone she served mattered to her. When times were tough she always found kind things to say no matter what was happening, for me she was inspiring. It was an honour... Continue Reading
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Lyle & Diana Rowe
May 29, 2020
James and Family, So sorry for your loss on the passing of your Mom. Sending along our sincere condolences at this very difficult and sentimental time. Margaret was a joy and delight to see & visit with at Freson Bros.
Rest In Peace, Margaret.
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Noella Brisebois
May 27, 2020
Margaret was such a friendly lady who always remembered who you were and genuinely cared about you as a person! Loved to hear about the adventures she had with her loving hubby and family times. Am do saddened by her passing as she will be missed. Our deepest condolences... Continue Reading
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Marley Henneigh
May 27, 2020
Always so friendly. A really lovely person
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Kris Kucher
May 27, 2020
Rest in peace, you were one of a kind & I will miss you. Deepest sympathies are sent to the family.
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Darryl & Lisa Jacques and Family
May 26, 2020
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Courtney-Winter's Funeral Home
May 26, 2020
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Charlotte Gunnoe Hillview Lodge
May 26, 2020
She was a very kind lady, always go out of her way to help. Am going to miss her.
 My Condolences to the family