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Obituary of Margaret-Jane Kavanagh


Thiessen: Margaret Jane (nee Kavanagh) 1915 - 2004 Margaret Jane Thiessen (nee: Kavanagh) of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, May 9, 2004, at the of age 88 years, beloved wife of the late John Thiessen. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Margaret Woolsey of Spruce Grove, Alberta, Pat (Merv) Eld of Medicine Hat, Carol (Ian) Wyllie of Medicine Hat and Gary (Linda) Thiessen of Brooks; fifteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews in England and Manitoba. She was predeceased by her husband John on January 5, 1971 and by one brother, Jimmy, two sisters, Mary and Bea, one son-in-law, Al, and three grandchildren in infancy. Margaret was born in Carrowilken, County Sligo, Ireland on December 27, 1915 and came to Canada as a war bride in 1946. Together with her husband John, they farmed in Manitoba before settling in Drumheller where John was employed in the oil field. Here they raised and educated their four children. Following John s passing, she decided in 1972 to make Medicine Hat her home. Our home was always filled with the warmth of laughter, music and friends. Family was always a priority with Mom and one of the most memorable times was being united with her nephew Jimmy from Ireland after 55 years. Mom will be truly missed by all those whose lives she has touched. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. James Hillson officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of ones choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Margaret Thiessen. Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 526-2214 for further information.


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On May 31, 2004 (The Drumheller Mail, AB)


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