In Memory of

Margaret

Anne

Knettle

(Tansley)

Obituary for Margaret Anne Knettle (Tansley)


Passed away peacefully at Stedman Community Hospice (Hankinson House), after a short illness, on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in her 86th year. Left to mourn are her children, Janice (Robert) Halabecki, Eric, and Brenda (Jeff) Wyrzykowski. She also leaves behind her six grandchildren, Andrea, Christopher, Sarah and Laura Halabecki, Adam Knettle, and Andrew Wyrzykowski; six great-granchildren, Leah and Avery, Evelyn and Cameron, Rueben and Marcus; also, several nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Earl and Grace Tansley, all of her siblings, her son Jim (2015), and her great-grandson Reed (2016) in infancy. Marg was an elementary school teacher for many years in both Manitoba and Ontario, notably at Central School and Echo Place School in Brantford. In her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with family, music, travelling, gardening, crocheting, and a glass or two of wine. Many thanks to the wonderful, caring staff at both C7at the Brantford General Hospital, and at the Stedman Community Hospice, where she spent her final weeks. Thank you to Natalie and Grady for all their visits. Also, a special thank you to Marg’s kind neighbours, Denise and Nigel for their kindness over the years and especially in this last month. The family will receive friends for memorial visitation at the TOLL FUNERAL HOME, 55 Charing Cross Street, Brantford on Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 from 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Private interment to follow at St.George Cemetery. For those wishing to make a donation in Marg’s memory, please consider either the Canadian Cancer Society or the Stedman Community Hospice (Hankinson House).