Margaret Archie passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 at the Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. at the age of 51.
She was born Sept. 25, 1956 in Rainy River, Ont. She was raised at Big Grassy First Nation, moving to Winnipeg in the early 1970s.
She worked at various camps during the summer and then attended the Red River Community College in Winnipeg.
Margaret was a very social person who loved to visit with family and friends. She also enjoyed dancing, sewing, beadwork, and reading. She resided at the Central Park Lodges in Winnipeg for many years; her family is grateful to the nurses for her care.
Margaret leaves behind her sons, Robin, Jesse, and George; father, James; brothers, Perry and James; and sisters, Sally, Virginia, and Verna; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her mother, Maggie.
A wake was held Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 from 3 p.m. at the Big Grassy First Nation gymnasium.
A traditional funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Big Grassy First Nation gymnasium. Elder Gilbert Smith officiated, with interment in the Big Grassy First Nation Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Derek Archie, Darrell Archie, Tim Archie, Jaime Archie, Tyler Archie, Wes Debungie, and Patrick Tom.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice c/o Rainy River Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8.
Online condolences may be left at www.mem.com
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