Margaret Emma Isabella (nee Harrison) THOMPSON

Margaret Emma Isabella Thompson (nee Harrison), a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, in her hundredth year, at her home in Springbrook, Ontario, surrounded by her family. Born on January 6, 1927, to Winfield and Francis Harrison in Roslin, Ontario, she was the fourth child and is predeceased by her siblings Marion, Reta, Everett, and Keith. Margaret dedicated her life to her community, serving in the Church and the CGIT, and was a talented singer with the Sweet Adelines for over fifty years. Known for her delicious pies and coleslaw, she was an advocate for numerous causes and spent many hours representing the United Church of Canada. As an educator, she shaped the lives of many young people at the Bateman Settlement School and Springbrook School. Margaret graduated from Tweed High School during the war years and completed her Teacher's College, beginning her teaching career as an uncertified teacher. She enjoyed many happy days at Papineau Lake, where she proudly became the first female water skier.