Marguerite Rose Bushell (Nee: Smith) July 7, 1937 – May 4, 2021
Marguerite Rose Bushell , formerly of Milo, passed away at AgeCare Midnapore in Calgary on May 4, 2021 at the age of 83 years.
Marg was born in Calgary, AB, later moving to Turner Valley and attended Turner Valley High School. One of Marg’s first jobs was as a telephone operator for AGT. In February 1957, she married her first husband Murray Winters and together they raised their family in Calgary. Marg returned to the workforce after the kids started school. She worked at the Woolco Department Store in the cash office, then was a bookkeeper for the first branch of Calgary Co-op Travel. As the travel business expanded, she became branch manager up until her retirement in 1995. Marg traveled extensively with travel groups for work and attended many world curling events with her daughter Marj at her side. She was an exceptional pianist, enjoyed curling and gardening, but her biggest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.
In July 1995, Marg married Eugene Bushell in Milo. During their time together, they attended many rodeos & traveled with their fifth wheel to the southern United States in the winter. Spending time together and with their families brought them great joy. After Eugene’s passing in 2002, Marg continued to live in Milo until moving to Calgary in 2011.
Marg is survived by her son Barry (Angela) Winters of Austin, TX, eldest daughter, Marj (Al) Francis of Lake Havasu City, AZ, youngest daughter Dorothy (Byron) Poce of Calgary, granddaughter Melissa (Garrett) of Victoria, BC, great grandson Emerson, grandson Eric (Eden) of Calgary, brother Gordon (Eleanor) Smith of Peace River, AB, sister-in-law Trina Smith of Rocky Mtn House, AB as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Marg is also survived by Eugene’s family- Doug (Sharleen), their children & grandchildren and Christine (Galvin), all of Milo.
Marg was predeceased by her parents Ivy & Sydney Smith, sister Helen, husband Eugene, brother John, & her first husband Murray.
The family would like to thank AgeCare Midnapore, Sundance and Chaparral Units for their compassionate and exceptional care of Marg during her time there.
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Milo, Alberta.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Marg’s memory could be made to the Alzheimer Society of AB/NWT, 306,10430-61 Ave, Edmonton, AB, T6H 2J3 or at www.alzheimer.ca.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Directors. Telephone 485-2633. Send condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Deepest condolences from the entire Fitzpatrick family. Never a dull moment when Marg was around. I’m sure she will be missed by one and all. Milton.
Our condolences to the Bushell and Winter families. We have known her daughter Dorothy for over 30 years and have enjoyed sharing experiences and stories over the years. Marg was a confident, successful, attractive woman who always had her wits about her. She will be missed…..Rest in peace Marguerite.
Love Doug and Linda Bell
My sympathy goes out to all of Marg’s family. I knew her through Hope Lutheran Church and from running into her at community functions when Marg still lived in Milo. She was a bright, interesting, well travelled lady with many stories to tell and a unique sense of humour. I will always remember Marg for her pleasant, friendly ways and her attractive, well groomed appearance. She was always beautifully dressed! Marvin Maronda of Lomond.