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Holdright; Marguerite Claire

August 14, 2016 63 Condolences

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HOLDRIGHT – Marguerite Claire, 87, of Maitland Bridge, Annapolis County, passed away peacefully in Queens General, Hospital, Liverpool on Saturday, August 13, 2016 with her daughters by her side.
Born September 21, 1928 in Devonshire, Queens County, she was a daughter of the late John and Annie (Coade) Carver.
Marguerite worked for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans as a fish tagger and as a seasonal janitor for Kejimkujik National park and as a cook for the Conservation Corps. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church in Maitland Bridge and a member of the UCW. She was an active member of the Maitland Bridge Community Hall and was a recipient of Volunteer of The Year Award.
She is survived by her daughters Lucy (Wilfred) Ringer and Elaine (Raymond) Kempton, both of Kempt and her sons John (Doreen) of Kempt and Max (Myra) of Maitland Bridge. 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Her sister Althea Rowter of Middlefield.
Marguerite was predeceased by her husband Hector, her grandson Christopher Holdright, her sisters Dora Mills, Zora Mills, Lurleen Carver, Beulah Cashman, Jean Seldon, May MacBride, Helen Mooers and Pauline Wamboldt and her brothers Kenneth and Edward.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, August 17, 2016 from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 2 p.m. in St. Paul’s United Church, Maitland Bridge. Reverend David Lutes officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Maitland Bridge followed by a reception at the Maitland Bridge Community Hall. Family flowers only, donations may be made to North Queens Fire Association or the North Queens Medical Centre, Caledonia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Helen Fox & Dorothy Lewis

    August 14, 2016 at 9:15 am

    Elaine were so sorry to hear of you mother’s passing.Please except our condolences.

  2. Don & Elizabeth Webster

    August 14, 2016 at 9:22 am

    We are sending our deepest condolences to all of the Holdright family members. Your loss will be great as Marguerite was a wonderful lady, so talented in so many ways. She deeply loved her family, and gave freely of herself to them. Marguerite was our friend, and we will miss knowing she is among us. Bless all of you.

  3. barb and bernie

    August 14, 2016 at 9:29 am

    Sorry to here of your mother’s passing

  4. Nancy J White

    August 14, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Elaine & Family: Sad to hear of the passing of your dear Mom. Always enjoyed our chats. Our Prayers are with you.

  5. Sandy &Daryl Pelley

    August 14, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    To the families of Marguerite we offer our condolences. Many fond childhood memories of visits during summer vacations .She was a special lady. May she rest in peace.

  6. Lynda & Richard McLeod

    August 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    So very sorry for your loss my deepest sympathy to you Elaine and all your families.

  7. Leigh and Cathy Merry

    August 14, 2016 at 2:08 pm

    To all the Marguerites family so sad to hear of her passing we will miss her but remember her smile and her great friendship and kindness RIP Marguerite!!!Bless you all!!!!

  8. Sandy

    August 14, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    Sending condolences to the Holdright family. It was with great sadness that for me to hear of Aunt Marguerite’s passing last evening. Whenever I saw Aunt Marguerite she always had a hug for me and we always had a good laugh. She was one of a kind. When ever she came to liverpool to the variety shows she always connected with my dad, Sayward. They were always laughing at something, when dad, Terry and I visited in the hospital with her, we always had a good story to tell and some laughing. I for sure will miss her greatly and so will dad and Terry. RIP Aunt Marguerite.

    Sayward, Terry and Sandy

  9. Enid MacKay

    August 14, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Elaine and all the family. Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you,
    Enid M.

  10. Myrna Crouse

    August 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    To all the family:
    Sorry to hear of your Mom’s and grandmother’s passing. She was such an interesting lady to talk to and always shared a funny story. I know you will all miss her but she is free from illness now and at peace. Blessings and prayers for you all during these difficult days..
    Myrna

  11. Louis & Joan Holdright and family

    August 14, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    We are thinking of you at this sad time. May God be with you, the family, as you bring to mind the many happy memories you have shared. Margarite was a lovely person.

  12. Barbara merry selig

    August 14, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    Sending condolence to all the family.She was such a nice lady.Always had a smile.

  13. Anne Kempton

    August 14, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the family as you mourn the loss of your loved one. May you draw comfort in knowing that she has gone home to be with our Heavenly Father.
    Anne and family.

  14. Suzanne Carver Frail

    August 14, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    Hard to say goodbye to this wonderful lady. Hugs to all the family.
    Thinking of you all.

  15. Leora Boutilier Cavanagh

    August 14, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    So sorry about your Moms passing . My thoughts go out to Elaine Lucy John and Max and their families . Please accept my condolences Leora Boutilier Cavanagh.

  16. Vicki Frail

    August 14, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    Lucy, Elaine and extended family, I am so sorry to hear of Marguerite’s passing, what a wonderful lady she was! May she never run out of yarn in heaven! Sending my sincere condolences and hugs! Vicki

  17. Barb Dowding (Lohnes)

    August 14, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    I was so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. What a lovely woman she was. Sending hugs to your families.

  18. Kathie Crowell MacDonnell

    August 14, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.
    – Eskimo saying

    Amanda, I was so very sorry to learn of the passing of your grandmother…you are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Kathie

  19. Janet Smith

    August 14, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    So sad to hear the passing of your Mom,Marguerite. She was a lovely lady and always had a smile and a good story to tell. Sending our deepest sympathies to All the Holdright Family. May she RIP
    Frank and Janet Merry- Smith

  20. Shannon Jermey

    August 14, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family. Thinking of you all.

  21. Phyllis Leaman

    August 14, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    Elaine & family-So sorry for the loss of your mother.Let all the good memories be the strongest memories you have and will help you through this difficult time .God just added another angel.

  22. Vernon & Joyce Hawkes

    August 14, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    We are so sorry to learn of Marguerite’s passing. She was a great lady, always Smiling and so Pleasant. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.

  23. Callie Uhlman

    August 14, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    Sorry to hear of Marguerite’s passing!! Such a strong wonderful lady!! So many happy memories to get you’s through!! xo
    Callie ❤️

  24. Judy Flemming and Peter Rogers

    August 14, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    Our sympathy to all of the children,grandchildren and great grandchildren of this lovely woman.Everyone who knew her liked her and it was always a joy to share a few moments with her.She will be missed by all who knew her but you her family will have all your wonderful memories to keep her with you.Sending our love.

  25. Alice MacAskill

    August 14, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    So sorry to read of the death of your Mom Max. My deepest sympathy to you & Myra on your loss. My prayers are with you both.

  26. Steven Ringer and Family

    August 14, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    Sorry to hear of her passing. Our heartfelt condolences to everyone. RIP Marguerite.

  27. Annie ( Fader) McGee and family.

    August 14, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    It is always so difficult to find the right words to say in times like these.
    Your Mom was a wonderful lady and will be missed by so many people.
    My thoughts are with you all.

  28. Byron Hirtle

    August 14, 2016 at 10:44 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of need. Byron Hirtle and family.

  29. judy & Garnet Merry

    August 14, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    To Marguerite`s family , Garnet and I are thinking of you all. She was such a wonderful person. I worked with her and had many a laughs, and still was having them with her. Her friends will miss her dearly.

  30. Carl Demmons

    August 14, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    A special lady, always looked on the bright side of everything. She will be missed by many, many family and friends. Thinking especially of Elaine, Lucy, Max, and John at this time.

  31. Andy Sedon

    August 14, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    Sending my condolences , such a great lady , . Always a smile and a hug ,she will be missed , Andy Seldon

  32. Judy Andrews

    August 15, 2016 at 5:05 am

    My sympathy to all the family and big hugs to Althea. I have so many wonderful and fun memories of Marguerite, may she rest in peace.

  33. Belinda Wentzell Delong

    August 15, 2016 at 6:57 am

    Elaine and Raymond,My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your family at this very sad time..God Bless You All….May your mom be RIP.

  34. Terry & Sheila

    August 15, 2016 at 8:03 am

    Our condolences to the family on the passing of your mother, we only have one. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time. Terry,Sheila & Bradley

  35. Bill &Nicole,Sandra & baby Jayden Rowter

    August 15, 2016 at 8:07 am

    Omg!!!!!! I was shocked,, I am sending our condolence on behalf of the Rowter families Bill,and Nicole smithi ,Jayden, and most of all the one who knew her well and friends with Max,Myra and family, Johnand Doreenan family,, Alain and Raymond, And Lucy and family. She may be at rest and will be miss by so many. We are thinking of all of you and be with you in your hearts .

  36. Basil & Margie Fancy

    August 15, 2016 at 8:26 am

    To the Holdright family…….Our sincere condolences in the loss of your Mother\Grandmother. She was very special to all of you,that was easy to see in your love and concern for her. Her love for each of you was just as evident.May you find comfort in each other and in remembering the good times .
    In sympathy, Basil and Margie F.

  37. Margaret Logan-Graham

    August 15, 2016 at 9:39 am

    I had the pleasure of getting to know Marguerite during my three summers spent with the Conservation Corps at Keji. Her meals and caring for all of us young women was so appreciated. On subsequent visits to the park I always enjoyed finding Marguerite and saying hello.
    Thank you for sharing her with us so my summers ago.
    Margaret Logan —Conservation Corps, 1975, 1977 & 1978

  38. Shirley & family

    August 15, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family during this sad time. Your mom was a wonderful lady and always had a smile.

  39. Marilyn McGinty Cobb

    August 15, 2016 at 10:14 am

    Elaine & family

    My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. I have heard many good things about her from my aunt Ruth ( her family neighbour from Devonshire days). My thoughts ar with you.

    Marilyn (McGinty) Cobb

  40. Pat Canning-Selig

    August 15, 2016 at 10:30 am

    To the Holdright family,

    My condolences to all of you on the passing of your Mother
    She was a great lady

  41. Walter and Sherri Miller

    August 15, 2016 at 11:47 am

    Elaine

    Our condolences to you and all your family at this time.it is always so sad to lose a loved one?Thinking of you all.

  42. Carolyn & Richard Shupe

    August 15, 2016 at 11:56 am

    Elaine,
    sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

  43. Stanley & Joan Canning

    August 15, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    To the Holdright Family
    We were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was lovely lady and always had a smile. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this Very Sad Time.
    Joan & Stan Canning

  44. Joey and Sandra

    August 15, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    Sorry to hear of your mom, grandmothers passing . Such a sad time for family members and friends . Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Keep the memories close , stay strong for one another ! She will be missed. Joey and Sandra

  45. Del and Mary Weare

    August 15, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    To all of Marguerite’s family, I was really shocked when Freddie called me at the hospital last evening and told me Marguerite had died. Yes we knew she was in the hospital but it hurt to hear the sad news. Really I can not remember when l did not know Marguerite. Please keep your chins up and hang on to your many good memories. Also how about taking your Bibles in hand and looking up the passage at John 5:28,29. It talks about the very resurrection that is waiting for your Dear Mother. Mary and l send you all our love and best wishes. Del

  46. Valorie Skinner

    August 15, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time.

  47. Melda (DeMings) Langille

    August 15, 2016 at 10:42 pm

    To children, grandchildren, Althea and all the nieces & nephews: I am so sorry for your loss of a remarkable lady. Her parents would be proud of her accomplishments as their 9th daughter. I knew most of the girls and they shared a great sense of humour. We use remember her as not taking life too serious and enjoying the little things many people miss. A great lady who left great memories.
    I define life as how much you loved, how much you learned and how much you laughed. Marguerite LIVED. God bless you all. We are better people to have known her.

  48. Joseph, Ila Lee, Christopher and Janet Baxter Vancouver, B. C.

    August 16, 2016 at 12:07 am

    Our heartfelt condolences to John, Elaine, Max, Lucy and their families. We always enjoyed dropping in for a visit, a wonderful lady in every respect.

  49. Ferne Selig

    August 16, 2016 at 7:41 am

    So sorry to hear of Marguerite’s passing, I am sure she was laughing as she passed into the next world. I got to know her well during my couple of years I was involved with the Conservation Corps at Kedge. Always smiling, always had a story to tell, my thoughts are with you all.

  50. cedric@susan smith

    August 16, 2016 at 9:09 am

    to all the family so sorry to here of your mother/grandmothers passing she was a wonderful lady our thoughts and prayers goes out to you all cedric and susan

  51. Dodi

    August 16, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    she was a wonderful lady whom had a big heart she is sadly missed . so sorry for your loss.

  52. Harvey and Betty

    August 16, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    So sorry for your great loss. She was a very nice lady.

  53. David & Bonnie Hatt

    August 16, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    Our sincere condolences to all the family.A special lady for sure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. David and Bonnie

  54. Richard Canning

    August 16, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    John, Max, Elaine Lucy and families

    Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. She will be sadly missed in the community. (The many card nights which she loved)
    Sent with love and remembrance.

    Muriel, Richard and Joan Canning

  55. Jeannette Lewis

    August 16, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ELAINE,LUCY,JOHN AND MAX and your Families.She will be missed.

  56. Gary ,Toddy & Miranda Mansfield

    August 17, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    We are sorry for your loss .Please know that our thoughts and Prayers are with all the family at this sad time.

  57. Clayton and Marilyn

    August 17, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    John, Elaine , Max, Lucy and family .
    Sorry to hear about your Mom, She always had a smile. Time to stop and talk . Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all .

  58. Irene Nickerson and Allison Pilgrim

    August 17, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    Marguerite was a kind, hard-working woman and a lovely person. Our heartfelt condolences to her family.

  59. Vaughn and Kathy Rawding

    August 18, 2016 at 8:55 am

    So sorry to hear of your moms passing, cherish your special memories, our thoughts are with you all.

  60. Doreen and Brian Baxter

    August 18, 2016 at 11:37 am

    We offer our condolences to all the family. So sorry for your loss…Marguerite was a very special person, so friendly to all. She certainly will be missed!

  61. Joe Potter

    August 18, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    We the staff of the Lakeview Restaurant offer our sincere condolences to the family of Marguerite Holdright. May she rest in peace.

  62. Darlene Wentzell

    September 19, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    Was so very sorry to hear of your Mom’s and Gram’s passing. Even though much time has passed since I lived in the area, I will always remember Marguerite as a wonderful, warm and friendly person and so easy to chat with. My thoughts go out to Max & Myra, John & Doreen, Lucy & Wilfred and Elaine & Raymond and all your families. May wonderful memories help to ease your great loss. Much love, Darlene (Tufts) Wentzell, New Germany

  63. WENDELL MAC KINNON

    November 28, 2022 at 10:39 am

    Belated condolences to the family on the passing of Marguerite. My wife and I stopped in to visit her in her home in Maitland Bridge in Aug. 2013. In the summer of 1973 I was a member of the Conservation Corps at Keji and Marguerite was our camp cook..I used to help her set up for our meals in the cook house. I have very fond memories of her as we used to chat while preparing the meals. Upon the end of the program for that summer I gave Marguerite a house plant I picked up in Bridgewater for her as a thank you for all her fantastic meals she prepared for us at the camp and she was so appreciative of it. Thank you again Marguerite! Condolences to the family !!

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