Obituary of Margaret Nichols

NICHOLS: Margaret Sarah ( Brady) Nichols passed away in the Islay Hospital on Tuesday December 7, 2004 at the age of 74 years. Margaret is survived by: the father of her children Jim Nichols of Lloydminster; her six children; Norma her husband Vernon Dembicki and their children Lionel (Lori) Roxanne, Cora Lee, and Kirsten; Glen (Janelle) Kacey, Bailey and Paige; Vince (Shannon) Tesla and Darion; Veronica (Kelly) Sarah and Tyler; Doreen her husband Stewart Gurnett and their children Helen (Pat) Claire; Pauline (James); Tim; Ernie his wife Linda and their children Rod, Tara (Jeremy)and Crystal (Ed); Jim his wife Deanna and their children D’Arcy (Curtis) and Cody; Gordon his wife Cindy and their children Travis Donovan ; Sabrina Zachary; Jeannie (Guy) Chandler, Mercedes, Madison, and Logan; Dean his wife Marie and their children Erica, Jessica and Damian; her daughter in-law Jeannine and Dean’s eldest children Terence (Jamie), Josh (Renee) and Amanda. Two brothers: Tom (Theresa) and Jack (Theresa); One step sister: Lila (Russ); Two step brothers: Lyle (Shirley) and Charles (Pat); Two brothers in-law: Don and Gerald (Irene); One sister in-law: Jean; Two uncles: Chet (Ruth) and Blackie: As well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and all her extra children. Margaret was predeceased by her father Tom Brady; mother Wilma (Anglemyer/Brady) Guyette; step father Hollis Guyette; father in-law Ernie Nichols; mother in-law Nora (Nelson/Nichols) Fitzgerald; step father in-law Jack Fitzgerald; sister in-law Vi Nichols; brothers in law Baby Nichols, Gordon Nichols, George Nichols, and George Cydejko; Her beloved Ronald Malbeuf as well as numerous other relatives. A prayer service for Margaret was conducted from the McCaw Funeral Chapel, Lloydminster on Friday December 10, 2004. The funeral service was conducted from the Livelong Community Hall on Saturday December 11, 2004 with Pastor Anne Laird officiating. Eulogy by Gerald Nichols Margaret or Peggy was born July 27, 1930 in Saskatoon SK. The only daughter of Tom and Wilma Brady. When she was eleven months old her parents and brother Tom moved to the shore of Brightsand Lake where a year later her brother Jack was born. Although the family was as a neighbor once described, “Poor as church mice”, Peggy spent her happiest years there as she was extremely close to her father. On August 4th , 1950 she married the love of her life Jim Nichols. They lost Jim’s father in October and then her beloved father in January 1951. Not a great start for a marriage. Over the next eleven years she had six children and in May of 1965 the family moved to Lloydminster where Marg was a waitress in several restaurants there and made many life long friends. Most of the children’s friends called her Mom. Her door was always open, in-laws, step family, and anyone’s friend was treated like her own. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and aunty. She will be lovingly missed. God Bless You Peggy. Eulogy by Russel Barnes Today we are here to celebrate the life of Peggy whom each of us will remember in our own way. Peggy’s mother married Hollis Guyette in 1969. The Brady family accepted Grandpa Guyette, Lyle, Lila, and Charlie as part of their family. As Lila put it they really treated and viewed Hollis as their grandpa. In 1985 Peggy moved to Fort Assiniboine to help her mother and Hollis through their aging years. After her mother suffered a stroke Peggy had her work cut out for her in supporting both her mother and Hollis. After her mother passed away in 1992 Peggy unconditionally stayed on to help Hollis. They were a good team Grandpa thought he was looking after Peggy when in actual fact they were looking after each other. Her presence in that household was truly appreciated by Lila and her brothers just knowing Peggy was there to help him with meals, medication, and household chores was a relief to the Guyette family. I speak from experience when I say the word government was usually a reason for a good argument. Most of you who knew her well will probably agree with me on that. Five years ago when Peggy became ill she moved in with Norma and Vern. That first winter grandpa also stayed with them until spring when he returned home. He later moved into the seniors lodge in Barrhead where he lived until his recent passing on November 14, 2004.Norma and Vern always kept in touch and we know Peggy continued to worry about grandpa as he also worried about her. It was mutual respect. During her life in the Fort Peggy made many good friends. She was not only a welcome member of the Guyette family she was a valued member of the community. As you know some are workers some are watchers, some people are takers in life some are givers. Peggy was truly a worker and a giver! From our side of the family she will be remembered as a reliable valued family member who was truly a good loving person. We have all benefited from knowing her and having her in our lives. Farewell Peggy Card of Thanks The family of Margaret Nichols would like to thank Dr. Rian DuPlooy for the last three years of compassionate care, the visits, phone calls, and for attending the prayer service. God Bless You; Mrs. DuPlooy for her patience and understanding; Jackie Bloos for her loving care of Mom and her friendship; The staff at the Islay Hospital who cared for Mom during her last days and the staff at Dr. Cooke who cared for her for three months in 2002; Brenda and all the home care nurses who visited; Lillian Arneson for her visits; Micki Crossman for feeding us all; Irene Gurnett and Lila Barnes for the baking; Everyone who sent flowers, cards, and phone calls; Our families and friends for all the hugs and comforting words; Our uncles Gerald and Russel for the eulogy; The grandsons for being pallbearers; Pastor Anne Laird for her compassionate and comforting services; Darlene Kivimaa for the music; The Livelong ladies who served lunch; Everyone who traveled far or got up early to attend; A very special thank you to Glenn, Dale and Dave McCaw for their guidance and comfort. We couldn’t have done it without them. Norma & Vern, Doreen & Stewart, Ernie & Linda, Jim & Dee, Gord & Cindy, Dean & Marie, Jeannine and Families Donations in memory of Margaret may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association.