Margaret Anne Flowers

Margaret Anne Flowers (nee Taylor) of Woodstock passed away at the age of 93.
She was the daughter of the late Hall Taylor and Ethna Thornton of Sardis, British Columbia.
She left her beloved childhood home on Galiano Island to travel across Canada to be educated in Caledonia, Ont. During the Great Depression, she taught Grades 1 to 9 in one-room schools, marrying the late James S. Flowers (1978).
Firmly committed to the importance of volunteer efforts within charitable organizations, she was the past president of the YWCA Board, a chairwoman of the Woodstock branch of the Save the Children Fund, a former president of the General United Church Women, and a past secretary of the IODE of which she was a member for 43 years. She maintained an active 30-year plus membership in the volunteer committee of the Woodstock Art Gallery. The Saturday Afternoon Reading Club was a special joy. She was a member of the Central United Church for over 60 years. Her contributions were in the parlour, the kitchen, and the pew. Her summation: All's right with my soul. With her dear friend, Verona Webster, the world-travelling companions pursued their passion for bridge in various duplicate marathon and social bridge groups.
Her family was always her primary focus, the welfare of her children her foremost concern. Her warmth and listening skills will be deeply missed by her surviving four children and their families: Jim Flowers (wife Ruthann) of Woodstock, David (wife Valerie) of Winchester, Bruce, and daughter Shelagh (husband Bill) Morrison of London, ON. She is survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Friends called at the Longworth Funeral Home in Woodstock on Thurs., Oct. 18, 2007 in the afternoon until the time of the funeral service in the chapel with Rev. Stephen Hershey officiating. Interment was at Hillview Cemetery.
Contributions to Central United Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Condolences may be made online at www.longworthfuneralhome.com.