Whitney Pier

The family of Margaret Hawco regret to announce her passing on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at home in Whitney Pier.

Born on May 28, 1929, in Sydney, Margaret was the daughter of the late John and Frances (Weeks) Walsh.

Margaret enjoyed bingo, playing cards, watching hockey, listening to music, and watching movies.

Margaret is survived by her children, Leo, Patrick, Kevin (April), Ronald (Eleanor), Bill, Fred, Kathleen Kehoe (the late Pat), Margaret (the late Austin), Elizabeth (the late Peter), Darlene, and Donna (Austin); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and the family pet, Dakota.

Besides her parents, Margaret was predeceased by husband, Ed; daughter, Rhodina, and brothers, Jack, Pat, and Bill.

There will be no visitation for the late Margaret Hawco. Memorial service will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 2 p.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment will take place in New Calvary Cemetery, Whitney Pier.

Donations in memory of Margaret may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.

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