Margaret Macsween Smith (nee Finlayson)
May 11, 1931 – March 21, 2025
Margaret Macsween Smith (nee Finlayson) died peacefully on March 21, 2025 surrounded by family. Cherished wife of the late Rev. Dr. Donald C. Smith (2023) for over 65 years and loving mother of Fiona (Tom), Sheila, Neil (Jackie) and Laura (John). Dear grandma of Owen, Delaney, Neve, Sheridan and Mackenna. Predeceased by her parents, her sister Annabelle and brother Peter.
She was born May 11, 1931 in Toronto. She met and married Donald at Oakwood Presbyterian Church where they were active in the young people’s group. They lived in Edinburgh, Port Alberni, and Medicine Hat where she had a busy life as a minister’s wife and mother. They moved to Georgetown where they lived for more than 30 years and were active in Union Church.
She was a voracious reader, loved birds, travelling and spending time with friends. She was happiest being with her family.
A private service will be held later with interment at Hillcrest Cemetery, Halton Hills.
- Location: DURHAM REGION, ON
- Funeral Home: AFTERCARE CREMATION & BURIAL SERVICE LIMITED