Apr 18, 2018


Passed away peacefully but suddenly, surrounded by family in the early morning on March 20, 2018 at her home in her 94th year. She was the daughter of Peter and Helena Harris of ottawa, on, one of 10 children. She is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, John Patrick and an infant son Patrick. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Michael of North Bay, kevin, Mary, Peter and Allan all of Cloyne on. Margaret is survived by her sister Elizabeth (late Michel Leger) brother Bernard Harris (late Pauline) and sister in law Denyse Harris (late William) all of Ottawa. She was predeceased by several siblings and in-laws. George/Joan, James/ Rita, Sr. Mary Harris, John/Margaret, Peter/ Freda, Sr. Helena Harris, William, brother in law Michel Leger and sister in law Pauline Harris. She is also predeceased by in laws Margaret and oakley Trudeau, Ambrose and ursula o’Donnell and Martin o’Donnell. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews in the Harris, o’Donnell and Trudeau families along with her many friends. Margaret was a housewife, her main occupation was taking care of her husband and family. She was a very outgoing, kind person with many interests. She had a great love for life, people, her family and a strong faith in God. She wanted to be a part of whatever was going on around her. She enjoyed going with her family to many music events, dinners and outings. Visitation was held at St. John The evangelist church in Flinton in the Lessard Room on March 23, 2018. 12-2p.m.. Funeral mass followed at 2 p.m. The funeral mass was celebrated by Fr. Paul Njoku and Fr. Joseph Machaj. Scripture readings were done by her nephew Larry O’Donnell and his wife Sandra O’Donnell of Bolton. The prayers of the faithful were done by Donald kirkey of Flinton. eulogies were done by her son kevin, nephew Larry o’Donnell and niece Mary Serdar. Music was provided by organist and vocalist Marjorie o’Dwyer along with St. John The evangelist choir. Pall bearers were Larry O’Donnell, Ray Trudeau, Jim Trudeau, earl Witheral, John Bolton and John Grand. a luncheon followed at Flinton Recreation acenter, Spring interment at later date.

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