Margaret Kathleen (MacDonald) Smith of Harriston and formerly of Wingham, passed away at Palmerston Hospital on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in her 90th year. Wife of the late Stanley Smith. Mother of Bruce Smith & Kim Vivian of Tory Hill, Barb & Larry Gagnon of Petrolia, Tammy & Brock Shannon of Harriston, Terri Smith & Ken Quipp of Belmore, and John & Tracey Smith of St. Thomas. Grandmother of Brandon Smith, Corey & Jenny Smith, Travis Smith, Melissa Smith, Brittany Morley & Andrew Labarre, Samantha & Jeremy Gibson, Hugh & Sasha Shannon, Andy Gibson & Jen Garfield, Rikki Gibson & Louis Cabrera, Jessi & Justin Koehler, Jake & Megan Gibson, Dain Smith & Kailee Robb, Abbey Smith, and Eric Smith & Allison Kruppe, and great-grandmother of Hazelynn, Primrose, Juniper, Bennett, Violet, Dalton, Oliver, Sophia, Amelia, Torryn, Henley, and Hudson. Sister of Donald MacDonald of Brampton, Jack & Lois MacDonald of Vancouver Island, and Anna & Donald Noble of Harriston. Margaret was predeceased by her sisters Florence Teeter & husband Lawrence, Fern Chesney & husband ‘Perk’, and Iris Pride, sister-in-law Evelyn MacDonald, by Stanley’s siblings Howard & Velma Smith, Gordon & Thelma Gopsill, Glenn & Shirley Brown, and Archibald & Violet Smith, and by her parents Given and Jessie MacDonald. Margaret began her life in Pouce Coupe, British Columbia, and embarked on a remarkable journey across Canada before settling in Mount Forrest, Ontario. Margaret possessed an inquisitive nature and enjoyed meeting new individuals. She often asked questions to acquire new information, believing that without inquiry, knowledge would remain elusive. Visitors to Margaret’s home were always treated to something sweet, and occasionally, they would leave with her renowned brown sugar fudge. During favourable weather, she dedicated herself to meticulously maintaining her exquisite flower gardens. Her extensive knowledge and passion for gardening were imparted to many of her children and grandchildren. Her quick wit and amazing memory made for a lot of entertaining stories that will be remembered by children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A family graveside service will be held at the Harriston Cemetery with a celebration of Marg’s life to follow at the Harriston Legion on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00pm with words of remembrance at 2:30pm. Memorial donations to Wingham & District Hospital or the A.L.S. Society would be appreciated, and may be made through the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston. Online condolences may be left at www.hardyleefuneralhome.com
