REILLY, Margaret Josephine: Margaret died peacefully on Dec. 31, 2014 after suffering a stroke on Christmas Eve. Margaret was born on June 9, 1934 in Leigh, Lancashire, England. Margaret was predeceased by her beloved husband Allan and parents Laurie and Eileen. Her memory will always be cherished by her brother Michael and wife Marie of Kidwelly, Wales and their children Sean of Colleyville, Texas, son Kieron of Wragby, England, and daughter Victoria of Blackpool, England, and their families; son Sean and wife Leslie of Penticton, and son Ryan, wife Caroline, and children Beatrix and Arthur of North Vancouver, and daughter Brianna of Vancouver; son Liam and daughter Carleen of West Kelowna; and son Pat, wife Cathie, and daughter Christina of Kamloops. Margaret lived a full, resilient, and hopeful life. She loved tennis, travelling, reading, music, learning, hosting family and friends, volunteering, and attending plays and concerts. She embodied love, warmth, and presence. She was very proud of and most enjoyed spending time with her beloved family and her many loyal friends. Margaret will be deeply missed by all. Margaret lived life with deep faith, grace, integrity, dignity, compassion, gratitude, courage, and optimism. She exemplified purpose, generosity, acceptance, work ethic, intelligence, authenticity, and humour. An exceptionally dedicated wife, she was an exemplary mother, a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother, a loyal friend, and a great mentor. Margaret touched many lives during her years at Penticton Regional Hospital as a dietician and as the director of food services. We extend our deep appreciation to Doctors Davidson, Novak, Surkan, and Frizinski, the nurses and other professionals at PRH, and the care aides, LPNs, registered nurses, maintenance, housekeeping, dietary, and activities staff at Trinity Care Centre for their extraordinary kindness, compassion, and care. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Trinity Care Centre, Margaret's home for the last two years. Donations may be made to TCC as follows: Donation towards Trinity Care Centre (Resident Needs), SOS Medical Foundation, 550 Carmi Ave., Penticton, B.C. V2A 3G6. A celebration of Margaret's life will be held at St. Anne's Catholic Church at 1296 Main St. in Penticton, B.C. on Saturday, January 17 at 10:30 a.m., with Father Rex Velmonte presiding. A reception and lunch will follow at the church. " Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile." Mother Teresa. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com 250-493-1774
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