MARGARET ‘MUGGINS’ GEORGE

Margaret “Muggins” George passed away Monday, April 29, 2013, at the age of 93, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont.
Born Margaret Pollard, Muggins was born Jan. 19, 1920 in Hurkett, Ont. but spent most of her childhood and adult life on Rainy Lake.
It was there that she learned to become the hard-working and resourceful woman that we all loved and respected. There are very few who did not reap the benefit of her beautifully hand-knit socks and mittens, skillful blueberry picking (usually in the form of pie), and joy of fishing and gardening.
Her greatest joy in life, though, was her family and friends, to which she was exceedingly devoted. Her love of children made her a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and auntie.
The world is full of fond childhood memories thanks to Muggins. And if the details of a certain memory were fuzzy, you just had to ask Muggins—her recollection of events was uncanny!
For that very reason, she also served as an integral link to the past for her many family members. A historian in her own right, she always was armed with a story that would leave her listeners in awe, not only of the resiliency to the hardships endured in the past but also the good times.
Many of her stories told of her talent and love of music, and what she was most well-known for: jigging!
Her cabin on Rainy Lake was the site of many good times, and she loved spending time there. She also spent countless hours boating, fishing off the dock, watching her grandchildren swim, and moving boulders from one side of the property to the other (a favourite funny thing to tease her about).
Muggins’ warm and caring sprit will be sorely missed by many of us remaining, but she surely will be welcomed with open arms by her predeceased parents, brother, and husband, Chester.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Leona Wilson of Thunder Bay, Ont., Beatrice (Jim) Brown of International Falls, Mn., and Albert (Angie) George of Atikokan, Ont.
Also surviving are grandchildren, Brad (Jamie) and their children, Parker, Adison, and Carter, Brian (Diana) and their children, Heather and Chelsea, Richard, Whitney and her daughter, Nevaeh, Tara, Brandy (David), Travis (Carly) and their children, Carter and Colton, and Lisa (Brody) and their children, Rori and Bree; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, Barney and Susan Pollard; husband, Chester; brother, John Lute Pollard; and son-in-law, Tom Wilson.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 6, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Fort Frances, with Fr. Francis Pudicherry officiating.
Friends may visit Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances.
Vigil prayers will be offered at 6 p.m.
The pallbearers will be Brad Brown, Brian Brown, Travis George, Wayne George, Jim George, and John George.
In memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice c/o Green Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com