Margaret Rose Donnelly
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Aunt, Margaret Donnelly.
"Auntie Margaret" to all who loved her, passed suddenly on November 02, 2023 at the age of 83.
She was born in Sunderland England, immigrated to Canada for the second time in 1988 after travels led her to Australia and back to England. She spent her life enjoying family and working at AGT/Telus, The Stollery Childrens Hospital Foundation, as well administrative assistant and bookkeeper for a small firm. Margaret volunteered energetically at St. Josephs Basilica and with the CWL right up to her passing.
Margaret was predeceased by her parents, James and Ruth Donnelly, England; one sister, Jennie Hillman (Charles), Canada; two brothers, Jim Donnelly (Doreen), Danny Donnelly (Betty) England; and one niece, Dianne Donnelly England. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews: Shirlene Steffes (Russell), St. Albert, Karen Beland (Denis), Edmonton, Jim Hillman (Lynn) Edmonton, Chris Hillman Redwater, Lyn Newton (Malcolm) England, Elizabeth Kennedy England, as well as many great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews and one great great great niece and one nephew. As well, many good friends from AGT/Telus, The Stollery Children's Foundation and St Joseph's Basilica.
Celebration of life for Margaret to be held at St. Joseph's Basilica Edmonton (10044 113 St, Edmonton, AB) at 10:00 am Friday November 17, 2023.
Those wishing to view the service via live-stream may do so by accessing the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/3877520/5490c3b9cb
Margaret’s departure is such a shock for your family and for those of us who call her our friend.
Marg was very private, but once you became part of her world, she was incredibly loyal and supportive… always.
She lived her life true to her strong faith and steadfast values.
I will miss her dry sense of humour and will forever treasure the friendship we shared for over half a century.
She will live on in our hearts.
My deepest sympathies to your family. I am so saddened and shocked to think that Margaret has passed away. Heaven’s gain is our loss. I once heard the only thing you can take with you when you leave this world is the love in your heart you have for those you leave behind, Margaret certainly took a lot of love with her, her love of God, her family and her faith community She will be greatly missed. Love & blessings to you all.