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1 CONC Margaret's parents were John and Ann Simpson.
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1 CONT Margaret died at her home in Grand Valley.  She had not been in her usu
1 CONC al good health all spring, but was able to get around and was engaged in h
1 CONC er usual activities.  Born and raised on the Simpson homestead farm at Mar
1 CONC sville, she was just a young girl when she joined the Church of Disciple
1 CONC s, of which she was always a loyal, faithful supporter.  She was 20 yea
1 CONC rs old when she married George and moved to his recently purchased farm bo
1 CONC rdering Grand Valley and the Grand River.  In 1901 they moved with thier c
1 CONC hildren to a new cottage on a part of the farm they had retained, and Marg
1 CONC aret lived there for the rest of her life.  Her hobby was flowers in the g
1 CONC rowing of which she was an expert.  Her garden was a picture of loveline
1 CONC ss from early spring until late in autumn.  She was also very interest
1 CONC ed in the work of the Women's Institute, of which she was a charter meembe
1 CONC r.  She served on different committees and was a Past President.  She w
1 CONC as also a Vice President of the Horticultural Society and had assisted whi
1 CONC th her advice to beautify the village.  She was a Director of the East Lut
1 CONC her Agricultural Society and each year won many prizes with her flowe
1 CONC rs at the annual Fall Fair.  She was a highly esteemed citizen of Grand Va
1 CONC lley noted for her indomitable courage and true worth.  Many people were h
1 CONC elped in time of need by her kindly sympathy and practical assistance.  S
1 CONC he was best remembered for her cheerful outlook, which she passed to old a
1 CONC nd young, and for her democratic principles and keen interest in all she c
1 CONC ame in contact with.  Her funeral was very largely attended.