In Celebration of

Margaret Hawthorn

May 17, 1936 -  September 22, 2021

Peacefully, at home, with her family by her side, on September 22 after a remarkable life as a committed feminist, social democrat and egalitarian. Cherished mother of Chris Currie (Lene Rosenmeier). Devoted grandmother of Graham. Beloved sister to Clare Whittaker (John) and aunt to Laura Ingleson (David).

Margaret was born in 1936 in Tokumaru Bay, New Zealand, grew up in Vancouver, BC, studied at UC Berkeley, and made her home in Toronto for the past 50+ years. She was a librarian at U of T Erindale and in retirement volunteered extensively with senior women’s causes, social justice issues, literacy, politics, and the environment.

A visitation will be held at the Turner& Porter Yorke Chapel on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 11:00 – 1:00 followed by a celebration of Margaret’s life beginning at 1:00 p.m. Due to Covid restrictions, space is limited and registration is required. As per the family’s request, fully-vaccinated guests are welcome to register by copy and pasting the link below. For those who are not able to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed and a link will be available within the upcoming days.

To register for the visitation, please follow the link: https://forms.gle/MuSkTB3a17j5CPqt6

To view the funeral service online, please follow the link: https://youtu.be/arcUi9mCzQM

Guestbook 

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Kelly Montgomerie 

Entered September 26, 2021 from The Syme 55+ Seniors Centre

On behalf of everyone at the Syme 55+ Seniors’ Centre, we send our sincere condolences. Margaret will be missed by her many friends.

Dorothy Foster (Friend65)

Entered September 27, 2021 from 65 High Park Ave., Apt. 901, Toronto M6P 2R7Marg

Margaret was an extremely knowledgeable, funny woman, who will be missed by all who came in contact with her.

MR JOHN MACMILLAN (friend from the Junction coffee group)

Entered September 27, 2021 from Toronto

You will be missed - so often said, but so very true.

John

John Hardie (Friend)

Entered September 27, 2021 from Toronto

I was saddened to hear of Marg's passing. We initially met as volunteers in High Park. There were numerous discussions of great interest during our two hour shifts. When Marg learned I did tax work, she asked for my assistance. A visit to pick up the tax information usually ended up in an hour discussion - not taxes but just general conversation. I did not consider her as a volunteer or tax client but a good friend. Rest in peace Marg,
John Hardie

Josephine Dasko (Friend)

Entered September 28, 2021 from Toronto

Marg was a wonderful friend. Her sense of humour and witty remarks were refreshing and so welcome when things got maudlin or overly serious.
The photo of Marg is so appropriate and that is way I shall always remember her. Joe

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