Obituary of Margaret Dunham
Margaret "Marg" Mary Dunham passed away peacefully at the Lloydminster Hospital on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the age of 92 years, with her loving husband, Bob and family by her side.
Marg and Bob, or Nana and Papa as they were affectionately known to family and friends, were life long partners who were married for 67 years. It was rare that they were ever apart. Marg married Bob Dunham on June 18, 1955 in Vancouver and together they raised three daughters, Donna, Cathy and Maureen and two sons, Rob and Dan. As a member of the RCMP, Bob had to move his family frequently and Marg had her hands full taking care of five children while being transferred 10 times in just over 20 years before settling in Lloydminster.
As Nana to her many grandchildren and great grandchildren she was deeply admired and respected by her entire family. Marg was a very spiritual individual who was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League. She loved having coffee and special birthday lunches with her close girlfriends in Lloydminster over the years. Marg and Bob travelled the world, with the Lloydminster Neversweats Oldtimers hockey team, making great friends and sharing wonderful memories. Marg loved to read and was a very strong and resilient person having raised a large family while moving almost every other year when the kids were young. She remained active by walking and doing water aerobics and her most favourite memories were spending time with Bob and the family at the cabin at Lac Des Iles, and hosting the legendary Dunham Christmases.
Marg is survived by: her loving husband, Bob Dunham; five children, Donna (John) Alport of Regina, Cathy (Ron) Robison of Calgary, Rob (Jackie) Dunham of Lloydminster, Dan (Pam) Dunham of Lloydminster and Maureen (Mike) Babcock of Brighton, Michigan; fifteen grandchildren, Katherine (Levi) Wood, Annie Alport, David (Gabi) Alport, Jill Alport, Kristy Lowes, Jill Frickey, Casey Robison, Rebecca Robison, Mackenzie Dunham, Jacob Dunham, Madison Dunham, Joshua Dunham, Alexandra Babcock, Michael Babcock and Taylor Babcock; eight great grandchildren, Riley and Kennedy Wood, Finley and Ayla Clutton, Bishop and Hugh Alport and Carter and Lila Frickey; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Marg was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence and Annie Birkett; and her brother, Bill and Jack.
The Prayer Vigil for Marg will be conducted from St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Marg will conducted from St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 2:00 PM.
Donations in memory of Marg may be made to Sisters of the Precious Blood (No Online Donations, mail chq's to 2715 Erlton St. SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2W4) or donor's charity of choice.
Marg's funeral card can be viewed or downloaded from the link below.
https://indd.adobe.com/view/3527a28d-60fb-47e1-bcab-16abc05a97b3
