It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Margaret (Peggy) Emily Gemmell (nee Lemon) in Barrie, Ontario on Friday, December 6, 2024, with her daughters by her side.

Peggy leaves to mourn her sister Ruth, best friend Jeannette, daughters Susan, Nancy (Glen), and Cathy (Mauro); grandchildren Mara (Kevin), Elizabeth (Mark), Monica, Esther (Elman), Dylan, Jay (Taryn), and Ezra. Her special relationship with granddaughter Monica and with great-grandsons Harrison and Ethan gave her much joy. Peggy was predeceased by her husband Ted, sister Laurie, son-in-law Dennis (Nancy), and parents Bruce and Nellie Lemon.

Peggy was born in October 1936 and raised in Northwestern Ontario, where her father was a Hudson’s Bay Post manager. The family settled in the 1940s in the Red Lake area, where they lived in the communities of McKenzie Island and Cochenour. Photos show a happy baby and girl. At elementary school on McKenzie Island, Peggy met Jeannette Pavlovic (now Pauplis), who became her lifelong best friend.

We will celebrate Peggy’s life on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Grenfel United Church (3451 Grenfel Rd, Utopia, ON), and all are welcome. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Peggy’s memory to the Barrie SPCA or Youth Haven in Barrie would be much appreciated.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Red Lake Funeral Chapel Limited.