Margaret Christina Macdonald

   Cause of her death was Cancer.

  Medical Information:

Foyston, Margaret Christina (nee MacDonald)

The family of Margaret Foyston announces with sadness the death of a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Lovingly cared for by the staff and volunteers at the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice, she peacefully passed away on Friday, September 12, 2008.

Beloved wife of Donald Foyston. Predeceased by James Hill of Arthur and predeceased by Dr. Edgar Bruce Hutchinson of Amhertsburg. Margaret is lovingly remembered by her children John Hill (Cathy) of Ancaster, Jane Corke (Larry) of Toronto and Don Hill (Rayma) of Toronto. Beloved grandmother of Philip (Sarah Jane), Stephen, Scott and Sarah. Also, fondly remembered by her stepchildren Cathy (Bill), Rick (Dee), Janet (Bob) and Peter (Sue). Step grandchildren include Annemieke, Anton, Karla, Drew, Zack, Zaza, Farrah and Conrad. Predeceased by brother Doug (survived by sister-in-law Eileen);Also survived by brothers Don (Jean) and Bob (Anna).

Margaret was born in the Ripley area in 1929. She was a graduate of the University of Western's Business School, winning the gold medal in the 1951 HBA graduating class. She led a busy earlier life partnering in a family hardware business in Arthur. During her later years, she wintered in Pinehurst, North Carolina, with her other time divided between Ancaster and Muskoka. She enjoyed family and friends with interests in golf, bridge and fashion.

A private family service will be held with interment to follow. For those who wish, memorial donations would be appreciated by the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice, 277 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton, ON L9B 1B1.

Margaret married James Lewis Hill, son of Doctor Clarence Edgar Hill and Margaret Harris, on 28 Jun 1952 in Ripley, Ontario. (James Lewis Hill was born on 29 Jul 1929 in Toronto, Ontario and died on 13 May 1977 in Arthur, Ontario.)

Margaret next married Doctor Edgar Bruce Hutchinson on 12 Sep 1980 in Metropolitan United Church, London, Ontario. (Doctor Edgar Bruce Hutchinson was born on 29 Aug 1921 in Amherstburg, Ontario and died on 21 Jan 1986 in Windsor, Ontario.)

Margaret next married Donald Foyston on 11 Jun 1984 in Humber Valley United Church, Etobicoke, Ontario. (Donald Foyston was born on 2 Aug 1928 in London, Ontario.)