It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret (Peggi) McDonald at the age of 82. She left us peacefully at Woodingford Lodge in Woodstock on August 16, 2024. She was pre deceased by her husband of 30 years John McDonald
She will always be loved and greatly missed by those she left behind. She will be watching over us, her sisters Nancy True (Bud), Judy Burke (Manning), her nieces and nephews Kim McEwen (Shane), Cathy Frivalt (Rick), Jane Varey (Pete), Sharon McGuire (Paul), Lianne Durant (Mark), Sandi Walsh, Terry Barkley, Gary Burke (Peter Wells), as well as many great nieces, nephews, and many great great nieces, nephews, as well as her dear friends.
Peggi was pre deceased by her mother (Emma Mahlitz), father (Otto Mahlitz), sister Shirley Bandy, sister Roddy Hills, sister Diane Runtz, bother in law Bud True, nephew Richard Murray, and niece Krista Barkley.
Peggi was born in Ottawa, and joined the military in 1960, she served for 26 years, and had many postings in different parts of the world. After retirement Peggi and John were full time RVer’s for 28 years, and then settled in Woodstock. Peggi had a passion for travel and wrote for magazines, presented seminars and published 2 travel books “Spirit of the Open Road & RV Living in the 21st Century”. She was also part of a travel TV show for 2 years “RV Vacation Adventures” She loved and held her many dachshund’s close to her heart over many years.
Peggi will be put to rest at National Military Cemetery, Beechwood Cemetary in Ottawa in the Fall.
When you asked Peggi how she was doing her go to line was: “I am not as good as I want to be but not as bad as I could be”
The family would like to thank all the staff at Woodingford Lodge in Woodstock for the wonderful care while she was living in the residence. She always told me how wonderful and caring they were to her.
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Barb Clayton and family
Marcia Anderson
Peggi was so full of life and knew everything about RVing! She was always a great help to me and we shared many conversations over the years! Say hi to John for me Peggi! Love you!
wanda paquin
We wish to extend our deepest, heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family.
Peggi certainly lived an extraordinary and colourful life, living life to the fullest and travelling in many different places around the world, with life's innumerable twists and turns. Peggi's glass was 'always' more than half-full. She was a true optimist. She saw the best in everyone. She was an amazing, loyal and uplifting friend. Peggi certainly left an indelible mark on my life. I was truly blessed to call her my friend. I will miss her immensely. May she rest in eternal peace.
Wanda and Terry Semrick-Paquin
Lee Ann Fisher
I Loved Pegs zest for life!Always crafting, traveling and the love John and Peg shared together was priceless.
She was a wonderful Aunt.
She will be greatly missed.
Ken and Holly Taylor
We met Peggi and John at the Tampa RV Show in Florida. We always looked forward to their writings on their trips and discoveries. It certainly helped us in our travels. Thank you Peggi and John. Lives well lived
Thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.