The Chronicle-Herald, Volume 57, Number 120 {Issue number confirmed}
Halifax NS Canada
Saturday, May 21, 2005

McMEEKIN, Margaret I. - 90, Halifax and formerly of Parrsboro, passed
away Thursday, May 19, 2005, in Oakwood Terrace, Dartmouth. Born in
Staten Island, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late James and Ida
(Bopp) MacDougall. She spent her early years in Musquodoboit Harbour
and Advocate Harbour. At the age of 16, she commenced teaching school at
Yarmouth Mountain, Cumberland Co. The following year, she taught school
in Brookville, Cumberland Co. Thereafter, she graduated from Normal
College in Truro and subsequently taught in numerous schools throughout
Cumberland, Colchester and Halifax counties for some 34 years. She
dedicated her life to her family, her pupils and communities. She was
a volunteer for mental health at hospitals and was a strong supporter
of the Canadian Red Cross. She was a former member of Pythian Sisters,
Port Greville and Trinity United Church, Parrsboro. She is survived
by her daughter, Ruth Ardley, Dartmouth; sons, David (Anne), Truro;
Donald, Duncan (Crystal), Parrsboro; granddaughters, Kim, Krista,
Jessica and Candice Lake, Cassandra Morris; grandsons, Peter, Andrew,
John and Steven Ardley, Jake, Josh and Greg Lake; great-grandchildren,
Haley Ardley and Seth Lake. She was predeceased by her first husband,
Donald Lake; second husband, David McMeekin; sister, Ruth; brother, James.
Funeral service 2 p.m. today in Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro, Rev.
Donna Lovelace officiating. Burial in Advocate Cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to Canadian Red Cross or a charity of choice.
On-line condolences at: www.smithsfuneralhome.com