Keith, Margaret (Age 90, Goderich)

Aletta Margaret (Graham) Keith, beloved wife of Evan Keith (d. 2008) of Goderich and formerly of Kinloss Township, passed away at Goderich Hospital on Friday, May 8, 2020, at age 90. Born on October 24, 1929, daughter of the late Douglas and Sadie (Gee) Graham. Margaret was raised on the 2nd concession of Kinloss Township. She and Evan were married on July 14, 1951, at South Kinloss Presbyterian Church, Lucknow. After graduating from Stratford Normal School and briefly teaching, Margaret and Evan returned to farm the Graham homestead in Kinloss Township until retirement in 1991 when they moved to Goderich. Over the years Margaret was involved in and supported Kairshea Women’s Institute, Bruce County 4-H, Women’s Missionary Society and South Kinloss Presbyterian Church. After moving to Goderich, Margaret joined the AMGH Auxiliary and Probus Club, while continuing to be active at Knox Presbyterian Church. Throughout her life, Margaret loved learning, music, travel and family times. Her many friendships spanned her whole life and she always welcomed people into her home. Loving mother and mother-in-law of: Brian (Louise) Keith of London, Sandra Forster of Goderich and Murray (Wanda) Keith of Goderich. Cherished by 6 grandchildren: Donna Jean (Jesse) Forster-Gill, Douglas (Sandra) Forster, Sharon (Chris) Systad, Melissa (Neal) Moogk-Soulis, Christina (Kris) Reeve and Allan Keith (Sean Moursalien); 7 great-grandchildren: Curran and Broden Forster-Gill, Juan and Luis Forster, Liam and James Systad and Erica Moogk-Soulis. Left to mourn her passing is sister, Bell Hackett of Lucknow and in-laws David and Ellen Keith of Teeswater, Eleanor Keith of Scarborough, Austin Loree of Lucknow plus numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Gladys Tuck and Marian Zinn.  

A private service will be held at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Homes, Lucknow with Rev. Peggy Kinsman officiating. Burial at South Kinloss Cemetery. 

A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held sometime in the future when we can all gather and share stories. Donations to Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences and portrait online at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com 

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