MAVROU, Margaret Anne (nee YIRKA) - Born in Kitchener, Ontario January 12, 1940.
Margaret Anne Mavrou, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2018 at Meaford General Hospital after a brave battle with cancer.
Maggie was a true warrior.
Predeceased by her parents Alf and Mabel Yirka, she departs this world having made it a better place.
Beloved wife of George Mavrou, treasured sister to Barbara (John) and brother John. Maggie was loved by her daughters Sarah and Jen, their husbands Michael and Matt and grandchildren Cash, Ruby, Olive, Max and Jack.
A straight talking lover of life, Margaret embraced her job as a consultant and teacher, dedicating 35 years working for the Toronto Catholic District School Board. She was committed to volunteering at the B.V.O. and considered the following amongst her greatest loves in life: her husband and daughters, her Cougar Convertible and the slot machines
Maggie was a creative soul, dabbling in many artistic interests - a lover of music, Margaret played the piano and the guitar in her earlier years and matured as a talented painter and phenomenal chef. In her spare time Maggie liked to knit and was an avid reader with a great appetite for life!
After Maggie's passing, we found this beautiful quote in her belongings: Please don't cry because I died! Smile because I lived! Know that I'm in a happy place! Know that we will meet again! I'll see you there! Perfectly put Maggie. You will be forever remembered and live always in our hearts! Arrangements with the Ferguson Funeral Home. Information regarding a Life Celebration will be announced at a later date.
SOAR FREE!
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