1937 ~ Margaret Ellen Myers ~ 2026 "She kept careful track of her ever-growing family, supported by a remarkable memory that rarely missed a detail. She took great joy in giving, whether through thoughtful gifts, charitable donations, or, in earlier years, baking that family and friends came to expect – and eagerly anticipate."
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MYERS, Margaret Ellen
1937 – 2026
On Friday, March 20, 2026, Margaret passed away peacefully at home at the age 88 years, surrounded by family, Irish Music and tulips. Born on Thursday, November 25, 1937, in Vermilion, Alberta, Margaret lived a full and meaningful life in Edmonton, Lloydminster, Pointe Claire, Nanaimo, Vancouver, Camrose and Red Deer. Despite lifelong challenges with mental health, Margaret was able to spend many years working as a secretary at the University of British Columbia. She subsequently lived quietly on her own in Camrose, Alberta. Not much for large gatherings, she was happy to see friends and relatives, always up-to-date on current affairs, and frequently funny with her quick wit and humour. As one close friend said, “She endeared herself to everyone she met”, while another summed it up simply, “We adored Margaret”. Margaret had a deep love of books and a lifelong fascination with the intricacies of the English language – she appreciated a well-turned phrase and was not above quietly noticing when one wasn’t. She kept careful track of her ever-growing family, supported by a remarkable memory that rarely missed a detail. She took great joy in giving, whether through thoughtful gifts, charitable donations, or, in earlier years, baking that family and friends came to expect – and eagerly anticipate. Many friends and family received in the mail her long letters that inevitably held clippings of jokes cut from newspapers. Margaret is survived and lovingly remembered by her son, Richard Charles Hoogendoorn and his partner Cheri Crause of Victoria, British Columbia; her sister, Vonda Peterson of Red Deer, Alberta; her brother, Terry Myers and his wife Barbara of Vancouver, British Columbia; her brothers-in-law Matt Payne, Pete Peterson, and Guy Fillion; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Margaret was predeceased by her sisters, Eva Myers and Donna Payne; and her parents, Ken and Marion Myers. In keeping with Margaret’s wishes, no service will be held. Donations in Margaret’s honour may be made to the Change For Children at https://changeforchildren.org/donate/donate-now/, The Red Deer Food Bank at https://www.reddeerfoodbank.com/, and The War Amps Canada at https://www.waramps.ca/home/. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com
Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium (Red Deer)
ONLY LOCALLY FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FUNERAL HOME/CREMATORIUM
IN THE CITY OF RED DEER
“Caring Community Compassion Since 1999”
6287 – 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.
- Date : 2026-04-05
- Location : Parkland Funeral Home (Red Deer) www.parklandfuneralhome.com 403.340.4040