Margaret “Margie” Young (nee Henderson) passed away peacefully on July 15th, 2022. Always the life of the party, she will be greatly missed by Ken, her husband and partner of 50 years, and beloved sons John (Joan), and Ron (Natalie).
Margaret was immensely proud to be Grandma to Colin, Corey, Skyler, Bryson, Everest, and Brady. Survived by her sister Joyce Kingsley, father-in-law Vince Young, and brother-in-law Kevin Young. Her legacy of mashed potato making will be kept going by nieces Nicole (Dan) Griffin and Veronica (Mike) Mabon.
Pre-deceased by her parents John and Ruth Henderson, brother Bob Henderson, mother-in-law Betty Young, brother-in-law Rick Kingsley, granddaughter Paisley Young, and best friend Nancy Ferguson.
Margaret’s joy filled every space she entered and made everyone smile. She loved to meet people, tell a good joke, and everyone was her “pumpkin”, “sweetie”, or “tiny baby”. She made grocery shopping a memorable experience for everyone in her years at Zehrs, both as a teller and in the garden centre.
Bingo halls will be quieter without her cheerful presence, and every hummingbird will be a reminder of her. To her husband and sons, she will forever remain the undefeated wrestling champion “Mauler Kissing Mommy”.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to Make-A-Wish Foundation.
A private family gathering has been held.
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Dan Burns
Dear Ken and family, Trudy and I send our sincere condolences on your loss of Margie. A most wonderful person.
Linda McCullough
So sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy, Ken, Joyce & families. Remembering the times she came to London as a kid to visit her Aunt & us cousins. May she be at peace now.
Sharyn Kyle-Crawford
Ken, I am so sorry to hear about Margie. When I think of her I always smile. She had such a beautiful and robust personality and always made me feel like I was a best friend when I saw her. She will be missed by many people.
Colleen Maguire
So sorry for your loss. Marg was an amazing, loving, funny person who was so full of caring and really loved people. So sorry she is gone.
Tammi Yeoman
My Condolences to the family, Margaret had such a kind and gentle soul and a amzing sense of humor with a great spirit ❤️
Steve Hewitt
Ken and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Margie’s passing. I had the privilege of working with Margie at our Zehrs in Goderich and she was the “Life of the Party”. We would have constant line ups at her till all the while we had other lanes open as our Customers just loved Margie and wanted to go through her till only. During our Garden Center season, what impressed the most was how much she cared for the plants and how hard she worked each and every day. Again, our customers would flock to our Garden Center just to see Margie as she had an infectious way of putting a smile on everyone’s face. Margie was a one of a kind and I feel very blessed to be able to know her!
Lisa Day
I was very lucky to spend quite a few years sitting on her porch just visiting. Felt like I knew her much longer. We would just talk about our families and enjoy cigarettes together. Anyone who walked by she knew their names and names of their their dogs. Which ones were nice and which ones weren’t so nice. Lol. My deepest condolences for your loss in your family Ken. I will miss her pep talks and her kind heart.
Debbie Whitmore
Condolences and prayers to the Young family on Margie’s passing. Margie , such a kind and cheerful lady. God bless you Margie.
Linda Pehlke
Marg was the life of our parties too! When I rented the other half of Ken’s house on Quebec Street we held many parties. One was a toga party. Marg was in full toga attire and yukking it up like a party animal. I can still see her inflating party favour condoms! What a hoot!
She was “one of a kind” and I share in the family’s loss of this kind lady.
We will all remember her with fond thoughts.
David and Michelle Smith
Margie was always a joy to be around. One of the most memorable people in town.
Our deepest condolences to Ken the boys and the entire family.
Ella May Mohring
Ken and Family
We are very sorry to hear of Margies passing- We had lots of laughs in our time . Margie sure had a knack of making people laugh.
Our thoughts are with all of you
Bird and Ella May
Jim and Patricia Martin
We remember Margaret as a beautiful, caring, cheerful soul. Heaven gained an angel. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Nancy Park
My deepest sympathy to all of Margaret’s family.
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Young family – Margie was a beautiful person to know – and always remembered.
With sadness and sympathy to each of you – Sincerely Cecelia and Don Denomme
Linda and Gord Wray
We had just been talking about Marg a coupe of weeks ago, remembering how much fun she was when she worked at Zehrs. Always a laugh and on a personal note she was delighted that our first born granddaughter had the middle name of Maggie. Marg always teased us that our little one was named after her! We haven’t seen her in years, but will carry her memory with us always. Hugs to you Ken and your family.
Joanne Walters
Dear Ken, Vince & family,
We were so sorry to hear about Marg. She was such a character & we mean that in a good way! So friendly & fun-loving. Speaking of nick-names, she & our dad were Legion buddies & she always called him “Walnut” which he thought was great. We hope that many happy memories of Marg will comfort you all at this time.
Joanne, Steve & Winnie
Vicki Beattie Lobb
Young & Beattie Family
Our deepest condolences at this very difficult time. Margie was a wonderful woman.
Vicki Beattie Lobb
Dianne and Harold Leddy
Dear Ken and family
We were sorry to hear of Margie’s passing. She was a great lady, always friendly and the life of the party.
She was a very caring and loving person. She was a great volunteer at Goderich Legion, she will be missed by
all, treasure the memories. RIP Margie
Margaret Cook
So sorry to hear of Margie’s passing. Condolences to you, Ken, and your family. She was always so caring, and was such a bright light in the room wherever she was. She will be missed, Heaven has gained an angel.
Jim Mulhern
Our condolence to Ken and his family.
Jim & Mona Mulhern
Lynda and Bob Smith
Lynda and I would like to pass on our sympathies on Margie’s passing. Her cheerful disposition will always be remembered.
Gayle and Barron Purser
We are so sad to hear of Margies passing.
Her smile, laugh , and jokes will always be remembered.
Sincerely Gayle and Barney
Brenda Brindley
So sorry to hear of Marg’s passing. My condolences to you and your family for your loss.
Marilyn Jeffrey
My sympathy Ken to you and your family. We had so many good times with Margaret in our younger
days. She was always happy and always had a joke. May she RIP
Kim Brindley
So sad to read of her passing. R.I.P. Margaret! You were such a sweet lady! Definitely another Angel in heaven!
Rod and Jean Jervis
Ken and family – we were so very sorry to hear of Margie’s passing. What a wonderful, funny, thoughtful person she was. Thinking of all of you at this very sad time.
Ken & Sylvia McGee
To Ken and all your family
There will never be another Margie. Each time we met and talked it was just pure fun. She made a person feel good about themselves also. She was a good person and everyone will miss her.
Jim Bissett
Oh no ! I just heard Margaret had passed away ! She was such a personality.
My deepest condolences to the family !
Jim Bissett
Ann Marie Gaudon
Although personally, I hadn’t seen Margaret in many years her memories have never faded. Always smiling, always laughing, and always ready for a hug that only she could pull off. She was such an amazing person; magnetic really. Dearest Young family please accept our deepest sympathies at this difficult time. Wrap yourselves in the warmth of her memory and the love you have for each other.
Sincerely,
The Gaudon family
Don and Marcia MacGillivray
Ken, John, Ron and family: So sorry to hear of Margie’s passing. Such great memories of so much fun. She was a true shining light. She will be missed by many.
Barry and Monica Page
With our deepest sympathy to Ken and family. Margie was always fun to be with and she will be sorely missed.
Lesley Walker
Love and will truly miss her amazing ability to laugh and give you a straight faced punch line. She was an amazing friend and bingo partner back in the day. Thinking of you all at this time. RIP Margaret you fly high my friend.
Paul Thorne
I was saddened to hear of Margie’s passing. I will remember her as a woman full of life that could easily light up a room with her presence. She was a faithful behind the scenes volunteer with the Goderich Legion’s Annual Poppy Campaign for many years and we will miss her but are thankful for her service. Our sincere condolences to Margie’s Family and friends.
Paul Thorne
President
RC Legion Branch 109
Barbara Desjardins
I am saddened to hear that Margie had to leave for her heavenly home so soon. I remember her as always being so cheery and making everyone smile. May she enjoy peace and joy.
Barb Allen
Deepest sympathies to Ron, Margie’s boys and family. The words in her obituary made me smile and are a perfect representation of who she was and the joy she brought so many!
Cathy Stoddart
She sure was the life of the party. Remember her fondly . I am sure Bob and her are having a few laughs . Condolences to the family in this difficult time.
Glenn & Leslie Green
Our hearts are broken.
We will always remember the good times, camping, playing cards, parties.
Love you always.
Glenn & Leslie
Shirley Erb
To All of Margies family and friends My thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a super great lady.
Pauline & William Linton
Margaret was a lovely person and will be missed by everyone she knew. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire family.
Mike & Elaine Wilson
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Marg was the spice of life. Sending hugs to family & friends.
Meaghan Kennedy (Marshall)
Marg will be missed. I will remember her fondly working with her at Zehrs and her cheerful hello when walking by her and Ken sitting on the porch at home.
Vicki Henry
Oh Margie, I’m sorry I didn’t get down to see you, I hope you were well enough to enjoy the flowers and card! We will miss chatting with you on our walks! Kenny and John and Ron and families will miss you dearly! You were one of a kind and I will miss too! R.I.P. Margie, you’ve been through a lot! Love Vicki, Ted & Jordan and Augie too!
Mike and Val Bendig
Ken and family: we are so very sorry to hear of Marg’s passing. She was such a joy to know. We have you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time…….she left us all better for having known her…. Mike and Val Bendig.
Teresa Doney
I don’t even have the words to exress the sadness I feel for you Ken and your family in this time of loss. Please know my heart and my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Heaven gained another Angel ❤️
Judy and Ray Marshall
Margie was a sweet, kind soul. She was always a delight to chat with. Always had a smile and a hello from the front porch as we walked by. She will be missed and remembered .
Wayne & Gwen Doak
Margie was always the life of the party. Margie & I worked together bartending at the Legion when the bar was in the basement. Never a dull moment with her. She will be greatly missed by so many people. R.I.P. my Friend .
Patiie Smith
Our condolences to Ken and families.
Marg was always so kind to everyone she met. I always remember when she was in the taxi she entertained the drivers. She was always happy and I’ll never forget her laugh.. R.I. P. Pattie, Family and Goderich Taxi Staff
Debbie & George Tipert
Our deepest condolences to all the family. We had alot of fun times with Marg. She had a zest for life and will be missed by us all.
Patricia Haskell
To Ken, Ron and John my deepest sympathy. I have know Margaret for many years and she will be missed terribly. Remember the good times. I’m sure she is in a good place.
Thinking of all of you.
Pat Haskell