Margaret Rose (Robson) Reynolds of Harriston passed away at home with family by her side on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in her 97th year. Devoted wife of Joe Reynolds, and the late Roy Black. Margaret is deeply respected and remembered by her seven children: Fred Enge and Marilyn Stemmler, Steve and Nancy Enge, Roger Enge and Kristine Thompson, Vicki Enge and Shawn Dunn, Carolann Enge and Jim Riedel, Barbara and Paul Whitfield, and Mary and Mark Strachan. She will be sadly missed by 13 grandchildren who were her pride and joy: Nicole, Karin, Christine, Jason, Stacey, Claire, Jennifer, Crystal, Michael, Darcie, Sarah, Owen, and Lauren, as well as 13 great-grandchildren who she absolutely adored: Raelyn, Ryder, Kayla, Liam, Lukas, Rylin, Jaden, Nathan, Emma, Jack, Violet, Isabella, and Benjamin. Her nieces and nephews cherished her and have endless stories to tell about all the fun times shared with “Aunt Margaret.” Margaret is also fondly remembered by Joe’s children, Marie and Charlie Pearson, Ron and Joanne Reynolds, Bill and Carol Reynolds, Ken Reynolds, Glenda and Brian Marshall, Rick Reynolds, Pat and Chris Reynolds, Jeanette and Kevin Hill, Marion Reynolds, and their families. She is pre-deceased by many treasured friends and family, including her brothers, Sam, John and Bill, stepchildren Iris and Dave, grandson Ryan and great-granddaughter Kendra. An active supporter of her community, Margaret was a long-time member of the Beehive Women’s Institute, the Harriston Agricultural Society, the local UCW, and the Harriston Horticultural Society. She served as a 4-H Leader for home-making clubs and could always be counted on to help with school field trips, hot dog days, and at the track and field concession stand. Never one to sit still for long, Margaret always had a project on the go – a quilt, some knitting, sewing or embroidery. She loved baking pies, cakes, cookies and cupcakes to share with her family at Sunday dinners. Her summers were spent at the stove making jars and jars of strawberry jam, fruit preserves and pickles for us to enjoy later. She loved bowling, square dancing, playing cards, and cheering for the Toronto Blue Jays. Margaret had a real soft spot for animals, both her own pets and the stray cats who somehow knew she’d take care of them if they showed up on her porch. She loved to “run the roads,” going on many seniors’ bus trips, and travelled to Alaska, British Columbia, California, Connecticut, Edmonton, England, Germany, and Mexico City. The family extends our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Bayshore and Care Partners who provided exceptional care over the past few months, especially Rayan, Dianne and Lola. Thank you as well to Shannon from Ontario Health at Home for guiding us and coordinating services during this difficult time. Visitation was held at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00pm. The funeral service was held at Harriston United Church on Monday, September 9 at 11:00am with reception that followed. Interment service in Page’s Cemetery, Huttonville on Tuesday, September 10 at 11:00am. The service was live-streamed and the link is available on the funeral home website. Memorial donations to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.hardyleefuneralhome.com
