Obituary of Margaret Elizabeth Hipwell

HIPWELL, Margaret (Nicol)- Born September 28,1921, passed away in her 88th year, and has been taken home by God and the many loved ones who have predeceased her, on April 9th/2010. She is predeceased by her parents Charlie and Agnes Bufton, her sisters Violet and Myrtle, and her brother Art. Also predeceased by her great granddaughter Riley. She leaves behind her children Ron (Eileen), Norm (Terri), Allan (Pat), Doug (Wendy) Nicol, Sandra (Gary) Wheaton, Randy (Debbie) and Dan (Amanda) Hipwell, as well as her stepchildren Ron (Joanne), Don (Deb) and Tim (Lynn) Hipwell. She is also survived by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren and many nieces, and nephews. She is leaving behind her best friends of 54 years Marilyn(Junior) Labonte, Winnie Counsell and Greg Burse. Margaret worked hard all her life raising her children. She worked at Niagara Meadows Campsite, and followed this by years of delivering for Niagara Drugs, and retiring at the age of 77 from Niagara Big V. She truly showed us how to live life. She was the foundation of this family. She showed us how to live and laugh. She also showed us how to survive what life throws at you, and knowing you would be ok. The family would like to thank all of those who helped support her and her family in her time of need. Thank you to Drs. Prince, Boli, Nagi and Geisbrecht for the care they have provided for her health and well being. Also, CCAC and the nursing staff for the care provided by them, the neighbors who cooked her meals, and a special thank you to Vic and Christa for the many meals sent to her and the family through this difficult time. We thank you, and Mom thanks you. Also taking his journey home to look after his mom, as he did in his life with her, Tiki will be missed by all who loved him(April 10/2010). Margaret's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Tuesday, April 13th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, April 14th at 11am. Burial to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Make A Wish Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.