KIRBY, Margaret Anne of Drayton passed away peacefully at Palmerston General Hospital on March 28, 2018 having recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Ross Kirby (1989). Loving mother to Arlie (John Zantinge). Proud and much loved Grandma to Adele Zantinge (Stephen Foster), Wayne Zantinge and Erica Zantinge (James Porteous). Dear sister to Florrie McCallum and Ruth Brillinger. Special sister-in-law to Marilyn Beynon and Jean Kirby. Predeceased by her brother Robert Beynon and brothers-in-law Gord McCallum and Jim Brillinger. Friend and ‘Grandma Kirby’ to many other members of the community. The family of Margaret wishes to give special thanks to her beloved neighbours Cliff, Laura, Tyson & Max and friends Barb Waite, Mary Miller, and Roy & Sharon Bowman. Much gratitude to the staff at Palmerston Hospital for their loving care. Those who knew Margaret will remember her for her candour, generous spirit and stories about life on the farm. She was an avid quilter, knitter and ‘Grandma Kirby cookie maker.’ Her laughter and kindness will be sadly missed. The knitting needles are finally quiet. A Celebration of Life will take place on April 22, 2018 at the Drayton Legion at 1:00pm. If desired, memorial contributions to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family and can be done through the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton. 519-638-3072 www.heritagefuneralhomes.ca
