CANNING, MARGUERITE DELFINE

Passed away on August 28, 2016 at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 84 years. Marguerite was born on August 29, 1932 to the late Jonas and Tamer Hopkins. On April 25, 1952 she married the love of her life, Lesley Canning. Together they had one son, Woodrow. Marguerite worked at the fish plant for many years but her greatest passion was her love for people. She lived her life as a true servant of God. She would put everyone’s concerns and needs above her own. Many cards were sent and thousands of telephone calls made to people who were sick. Heaven has won another angel! She leaves to mourn her husband Lesley, son Woodrow (Susan), four Grandchildren, and ten Great-grandchildren, Four Sisters, and Three Brothers; along with a large number of family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents, three brothers, and three sisters. Visitation was held at the Salvation Army Church in Englee from where the funeral took place on Thursday, September 1st, 2016 at 2:00pm with Lts. Randy and Cathy Shears officiating. Interment followed. Funeral services entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.