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Margaret Galvin January 26, 1935 - April 4, 2023

Date of Funeral

April 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Margret Rose Galvin on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.

Margret was born Jan 26, 1935, the third daughter to Lenard and Annie Holmes in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Mom grew up in Moose Jaw with her parents Len, Annie, sisters Merrie and Mildred and was always a prairie girl.

Mom went through school and took her nursing and graduated as an RN in 1956. Mom moved to Dryden in 1956 to start her nursing career as the first registered nurse to be hired for the new hospital, and she enjoyed every minute being able to help people.

Mom met the love of her life Gary in the summer of 1958 while nursing, even though she didn’t know it at the time, they had a short courtship before being married May 30, 1959. They started their life together and built their forever home which they lived in until the fall of 2022 when they moved to Patricia Gardens. This move was very difficult and not one mom ever understood.

On August 28, 1964 they welcomed there first child together Garth James Galvin and on May 5, 1967 Darcy Lee Galvin, their second, was born. Mom raised her family doing anything she could to protect and support them. Mom was a nurse for 41 years before moving into retirement to start a new chapter of their lives doing some traveling and just being together with family and friends. Mom loved her garden especially her roses, and Dad, every spring, would get the garden ready as he knew it brought so much joy to her. So many people would stop by to admire their garden and Mom was so proud. Mom loved to be around people and was loved by everyone. Mom always loved her animals and took a special shine to her latest one Hachi.

She is survived by her loving husband Gary of 63 years, and “Marg’s Boys” Garth (Carolyn), Darcy (Marsha) and sister Merrie Bulin.

A Memorial Service will take place on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the St. Luke’s Anglican Church with Rev. Naboth Manzongo officiating.
Interment to follow in the Dryden Cemetery.

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    Sharon/Gerry Hatch says
    April 8, 2023 at 1:40 am

    Our deepest sympathy to Gary and ‘Marg’s boys’. Fond memories of Marg as a great neighbour and nurse. Love that smile. Hugs to you all and take care of each other.
    Thinking of you all.
    Sharon and Gerry

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    Gail Gee says
    April 8, 2023 at 4:08 pm

    Gary and boys,So sorry for your loss.Hugs.Gail Gee

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    Liz Schmidt says
    April 8, 2023 at 9:11 pm

    Dear Gary, Garth and Darcy, thinking of you and grieving with you in the loss of your fabulous wife and mom. She gave her love so freely to both you “boys” and to so many friends, neighbours and patients.
    She was the best nurse- so caring!! I always looked forward to Gary and Marg’s early Spring visits to the greenhouse to choose the roses they would plant that year.- roses to take to shut ins and elderly friends. She will certainly be missed.
    Liz Schmidt

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    Karen Mazurski says
    April 10, 2023 at 8:40 pm

    Sorry for your loss. Marg was full of life and energy, always ready to give everything she did 100% of her attention. She faced her challenges head on and never complained. She will be missed

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    Monique Marchand says
    April 11, 2023 at 2:19 pm

    So very sorry for the loss of your dear mother and wife. Thinking of you all at this sad time, and sending love and prayers to you.

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    Debra Gold says
    April 11, 2023 at 3:05 pm

    Garth, my deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family.

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    Debra Gold says
    April 11, 2023 at 4:55 pm

    Garth, my deepest condolences to you and your family.

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    Laura says
    April 11, 2023 at 7:49 pm

    Our sincere condolences to the family – with much love and respect
    The Nordlund and Zajarny families

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      Dan and Rose Walsh says
      April 12, 2023 at 5:42 am

      So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Garth. You and Carolyn, and your family, are in our thoughts and prayers. May memories keep her in your heart always.

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    Darlene Furlong says
    April 15, 2023 at 11:48 pm

    Gary & Family. We are so sorry to learn about Marg’s passing. She was such a passionate nurse & a wonderful coworker. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. You will have so many memories of all the past years. Take care. Michael & Darlene

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    William [BILL] Easter says
    April 27, 2023 at 6:39 pm

    GARY it’s been a very long time since we met after Vi and I married,,,,you and Marg always treated me with such care and understanding you and Pete Your step father were cut from the same cloth. all the best wishes to you and your family. Rest in the arms our Lord MARGARET

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