Margaret Stewart Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia Obituary

Margaret Stewart

<p>Margaret Rose (Powers) Stewart </p><p>Big Bras d’Or </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It is with broken hearts and great sorrow that we, the family of Margaret, regretfully announce her passing on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, at the Northside General Hospital. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Born in Sydney Mines on January 11, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jessie (Cann) Powers. </p><p>As a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she loved having family around. She enjoyed the family game of Romoli at her sister-in-law Paulette’s place and going to Bingo. She did beautiful plastic canvas, knitting, and enjoyed cooking, baking, and making preserves, and sharing them with everyone. </p><p>Margaret is survived by her loving daughter Valerie (Brian) Tobin, sons Joe, Gordie (Michele), Jimmy, and Russell, 10 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by sisters Dorothy, Eva, and Donna, her brother Charlie and 8 nephews and 7 nieces. </p><p>Besides her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her husband Gordie, sisters Rosie and Jessie, and brothers Cecil, David, and Dan, nephews, Danny and Joe, and niece, Wanda. </p><p>Donations in her memory may be made to the Northside Hospital Foundation. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 1st&nbsp; 2023, from 10 - 11 am in J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. A celebration of her life will take place at 11 am in the funeral home. Words of comfort may be forwarded to her family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com </p>
January 11, 1947 - March 26, 202301/11/194703/26/2023
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Diane Young
March 31, 2023
Valerie and families: I’m so sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. :(. Heartfelt condolences sent!! RIP Margaret.

Sincerely,
Diane Young and family.
Xo
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March 31, 2023
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Rhonda Penney
March 29, 2023
My Sincere Condolences to you Valerie and family on your mom's passing!! Keeping you all in thought and prayers !!
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Albert &Annette Hillier
March 29, 2023
Sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with her family, 🙏 Albert and Annette Hillier
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Lena iannetti
March 29, 2023
Eva and paulette & family& friends ..my deepest sympathy ..my thoughts are with you all.
A candle was posted for Margaret Stewart.
A candle was posted for Margaret Stewart.
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Cathy Tobin
March 31, 2023
My deepest condolences Val,to all the your family ,thoughts and prayers being sent, thinking of you ❤️