Margaret Ann Clark (McConnell). August 15, 1945 – February 24, 2022. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Margaret Ann Clark in her 77th year.
Predeceased by her parents, Alex and Florence McConnell, Margaret Ann leaves behind her daughter, Kimberly (Kevin) and granddaughter, Alexandra. The eldest of 7 children, she is remembered by Gwen (Doug), sister-in-law Mary, Donald (Susan), Diane and Sandy (John), predeceased by brothers, Ken, David and brother-in-law, Roger. She will be remembered by many friends and family across Canada, USA and our greater ‘Fair’ Family on both sides of the border.
Margaret Ann’s greatest joy was spending time with Kimberly and Alexandra travelling to Agricultural Fairs across Ontario, outside of Canada as well as whirlwind shopping trips.
Margaret Ann’s career was predominantly in Food Services for health care. After almost 40 years at Haldimand War Memorial Hospital, she retired in 2012.
Margaret Ann was a community minded volunteer – always committed to the betterment of her community – she did not have ‘no’ in her vocabulary. For many years, she was a dedicated and integral part of the Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunnville. Margaret Ann was devoted and instrumental in the longevity of the Dunnville Agricultural Fair, playing many roles over the years. She was the 1999 Citizen of the year for Dunnville, awarded the Queens Golden Jubilee in 2002 and in 2017 became the Haldimand County Volunteer of the year as well as the Children Nutrition Network Award of Merit. She was involved with many Boards where she held a variety of Executive and Board positions– Children Nutrition Network, Dunnville Credit Union, Figure Skating Club, True Experience, Dunnville Chamber of Commerce, Lifespan Centre and many more. Additionally she was a respected member of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Society being involved with District 6 as Provincial Homecraft Representative and Provincial Homecraft President in 2006. Margaret Ann will be well remembered for all of her contributions over the many years.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Should you wish to express sympathy, a donation to the Dunnville Fair, AVA Cat Rescue (Hamilton), Knox Presbyterian Dunnville, CNN school snack program would be appreciated. Thank you to the staff of Aspen Terrace for their compassion and care of Margaret during her time at St Peters Residence.
Online condolences and photos at jwhartfuneralhome.com
Dear Kim and family.
Sorry for your loss. She will be missed
Judy Sammon
Kim, Darlene and I are truly sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing and offer our deepest condolences to you and the family. She was an amazing woman who was never afraid to step up, may all the special memories ease your loss and bring you peace, comfort, and strength at this difficult time.
Very sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of her at the hospital and she was wonderful to my son when he worked for her.
I have many wonderful memories of times with Marg. She was a founding member of the Child Nutrition Network and made a difference in the lives of students through our Breakfast Clubs and Snack Programs. She was the enthusiastic face of the Dunnville Fair. Sincere condolences to her family.
So sorry to hear about Marg. She was surely an asset to this community and contributed so much.
We have fond memories of the stories our late mother would tell of the adventures with the “gals” at the hospital – where Marg was always the leader of the band. May her soul rest in peace. She will be missed after a life well lived.
My condolences to you Kim. Your mom was a great lady. 💕💕
We have truly lost a shining star in the community. The contributions that Marg made in the community have been noticeably missed. Lock Street hasn’t been the same and we will miss you.
Mrs. Clark (we always called her that!) hired me for the hospital kitchen. She was tough but fair and stood behind us pitching in if she had to. She is forever very fondly remembered.
Dear Kim,
I’m saddened to hear of your Mum’s passing. Please know I’m praying for strength to you and your family to get through this difficult time.
Fiona. xxoo
Oh Kim we are so sorry to hear of your loss I loved your mother dearly she was a wonderful woman
Dearest Kim and family,
How very sorry we are for your loss. Our sincerest condolences. We know how much your mom meant to you Kim, and how you did so much together. She will always be in your heart, and always by your side in spirit. We will be thinking of you and if you need anything, please don’t hesitate to call me. You have always been there for me. ((hugs))
Hi Kim
Very sad to hear this news. Your mom was a special lady who always offered to help everyone. She truly enjoyed being around the friends she made along the way.
Rest In Peace. ❤️
Kim and family: Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mother. We have many memories of her at Knox church. She did so many things for the community and will be missed.
Dianne and Jerry Siderius
Kim, my heart goes out to you and your family at this time.
Your mom was a strong, beautiful
amazing woman. The few times I spent chatting with her were very memorable and will always be cherished.
She will always be near watching over you all. Gone but never forgotten.
Kim and family, I am very saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. I send my sincerest condolences to all of you at this very difficult time. Hugs and prayers go out to you all.
Michele
So very sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful lady, Thoughts and prayers are with you all
Kim and family
Your mother truly was a wonderful woman. Giving her time selflessly to so many causes. I really appreciated her experience and input. So sorry for your loss and a loss to our community.
A great contributor to the fairs of Ontario. She has left a great legacy behind. She will be missed. Hugs to Kim and Alexandra . Lorna
I am so sorry to hear of Margaret passing. She was my boss for my 35 years at the hospital. Marg was a very caring friendly boss,l enjoyed working for her,our staff missed her when she retired.
Kim, Alexandra and Kevin, I’m so sorry! Your mom was dedicated to everything she was involved in and she will be missed and irreplaceable. Her heart was huge when it came to saving another cat! Your memories are good.
So sorry to hear of Margs passing. I always admired Marg for her dedication and calmness in everything she did. She called it the duck effect! I will miss her!
So sorry your mom passed. I remember her as a very beautiful Aunt inside and out.she made 4 gowns and a flower dress for my wedding. She was so kind and who help anyone. She will be missed. Lot of hugs for you .
Oh, Kim! I’m so very sorry. Your mom truly was an extraordinary lady and watching the two of you together at fair industry events was such a joy! I’ll never forget her beautiful smile. Sending you so much love and hugs over the miles. Prayers fot your broken heart.
My deepest condolences to Kim, Alex and the family. I am honored to have had the opportunity to get to know Marg. I was thrilled to be sitting with Marg the night she won Haldimand County Volunteer of the year. She was a definitely worthy of the award. She has left a lasting impression not only on me but on so many people in our community. I will miss her guidance, her knowledge, her kindness, and her friendly smile. She may be gone from your arms, but she will remain in your hearts. May your memories of good times comfort you all during the sad times.
Kim & Family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of your Mom and a very good friend.
As I told you not long ago, I will sincerely miss our long telephone conversations,
only to meet for coffee… She will be greatly missed.
Sending our deepest condolences to you Kim and your family. We have fond memories of you and your mom when you lived above us on Broad street.
Sorry for your loss.She was a great person and had some good time during my time with the OAAS board. Sorry Wayne
I had the pleasure of serving on a few different boards with Marg and I can truly say she wanted to make this town better with her every action.
My heart goes out to you Kim and to Alexandra. I know how much more Marg meant to you then even she meant to all of us. Another one gone too soon. My love.
Dear Kim and family. We’re so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I have fond memories of her at the hospital but also the memories from when you lived in the upstairs apartment! She was always busy helping others.
Dear Kim and family. We’re so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I have fond memories of working with her at the hospital but also from when she rented the upstairs apartment. She always kept herself so busy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Dear Kim,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mothers passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time.
Kim we are so sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Keep your memories close and share them often.
Kim and family ….. So sorry to hear of your loss. Worked with her on many committees. She was a dedicated advocate for any project she took on always working for the greater good. Assuredly she did make a difference and touched so many lives with her tireless commitment to serve.
May she rest in the comfort of our Lord’s embrace. Good bye dear friend
Dear Kim and Alexandra,
Your mom was a special lady and a true friend. Will miss our weekly long telephone conversations that took place up to recently. My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers.
Kim my deepest sympathies to your family on the passing of one great woman. She was a blessing in my life when I served as OAAS president and I am glad that she was able to attend the agm via zoom one last time. She will be missed by all of us.
love and hugs,
Elaine Rennie
Kimberly and family.
I behalf of my father Grant, he sends his condolences on this difficult time for your family. Knowing that Margaret Ann is at peace and free of any pain will hopefully provide your family with some comfort at this difficult time.
Dear Kim and family ,I was saddened to learn of your Mom’s passing. The entire neighbourhood will miss her infectious smile , her pleasant conversations and her lovely flowers. She will long be remembered. Sincerely,Peggy
Our sincere condolences. Margaret will surely be missed.
Kim and family, my heartfelt condolences on your mother’s passing. She was a true Dunnvillite and will be sadly missed!
Kim and family, My prayers are with you at this time this is a huge huge loss. Your Mom has done soooo much for the Dunnville Community putting in many selfless hours of volunteer work always with a smile. She was a “get it done!” type of person and was invaluable on any committee she sat on! Plus a popular figure in the kitchen at the Hospital for many years, always on a mission and smiling all the way. Enjoyed working with her and am honoured to have worked with her !! Take care!
My Condolences to Kim and Family
Our sympathy to Kim and family,
I have many fond memories from all the figure skating carnivals. She was a true friend to all who had the privlidge who knew her.
From
Darlene Lovatt and Family
Thank you Margaret for your heartfelt contributions to your local community ❤.
You will have peace in Heaven ❤.
Our heartfelt condolences to Kim, Kevin and Alexa. Margaret was a good neighbour and friend and we will miss her very much. It was a joy to see how much she enjoyed her time with Alexa, sitting on the front porch and feeding the hungry cats together. She is with the angels now.
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your Mom, always looked forward to a chat before church began on Sun. mornings. She will certainly be missed by many. Carole.
Sending deepest condolences 🙏
Marg was always good for conversation no matter where you met up with her ! Her little giggle was her signature to me.
Cherish your memories …. your Mom was truly one of a kind 💕
We are so very sorry to learn of your mother’s passing ,condolences to your family.Being the maid of honor at Wanda’s wedding 53 years ago;I wore one of those gowns your mother made.She was a beautiful patient lady and we had so much fun at the fittings,it’s a wonder she ever got them finished.Margaret was a woman you would not forget.We hope your beautiful memories will keep her in your heart forever.
My deepest sympathy.
Margret was a wonderful lady and we enjoyed her visits and insites when she visited us at the Fair. She will be missed.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Such a lovely lady.
So sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. She was a wonderful person who left her mark on everyone she met.
Our condolences to Kim and all her family.
Our condolences for your loss. I have many fond memories of working with Marg at our local hospital. She was also often seen keeping busy in her many various volunteer roles throughout the community.
My deepest sympathy to you Kim and your beautiful daughter ❤ Your mom was a true inspiration and a heart of gold 💛 I am so glad I had the honor to work with her.. truly a remarkable lady who was selfless and supportive.. she truly gave her all for everything she touch. She will be missed ..
I’m so sorry with the loss of Margaret.
My time spent with her was always pleasant.
Margert will be missed immensely.
My condolences to all of her friends and family.
Sorry for your loss. Marg was a terrific person and she was always willing to lend a hand at anything that the Child Nutrition Network was up too. Marg will be sadly missed by everyone in the community of Dunnville as well. She worked tirelessly for all the groups that she was involved with and her laugh is something that I will always remember about her.
I was very sad to hear that Margaret had passed. She was a wonderful woman and will truly be missed. My prayers are with the family.
My sympathy on the loss of Marg. She was a strong and sensible part of so many organizations and will be missed.
I learned a lot from Margaret watching her leadership skills with our Spaghetti Dinners and the CNN Country Breakfast, she new how to organize volunteers in the Kitchen. We were truly blessed to have her as one of the Founders of the Child Nutrition Network- she also served on the Ontario Committee with Breakfast for Learning. RIP Marg. Hugs to her family and grandchildren.
Kim, Its with great sadness that I have discovered the passing of your wonderful Mom. She was an amazing lady, such a go getter. Nothing was too big or too small for her. I was amazed how she juggled with ease everything she did. She expressed such kindness and grace. Although she’s gone now, she will be forever with us in spirit looking down on here biggest accomplishment you and Alexandra.
God Bless,
Debra & Nick Campbell