Contributions to the tribute of Margaret Hatch

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The family of Margaret Hatch uploaded a photo

Monday, January 4, 2016

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The family of Margaret Hatch uploaded a photo

Monday, January 4, 2016

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John Westbury posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

I was very sad to hear of Margie's passing. She was a great friend to my late aunt, Jay (Jeppie) McAllister, who also taught with the Canadian Forces in Germany. My first memories of Margie where when my sister Liz and I went camping with Jeppie, Margie and Joan Tidy (who also taught with Margie in Germany) in about 1964, when Margie drove out to Lake Windermere B.C. in her little VW Beetle and joined us camping in tents whilst my parents and younger sisters stayed in a cabin. Margie, her mother (who I always knew as Mrs Hatch) and McGregor (their Scotch Terrier) were regular visitors to my parent's home and I remember going to their house in Northaven in Calgary before Margie moved to Edmonton in the early 1970s. When I was young, I always thought of Margie as a generous, interesting and funny adult. As I grew older, I began to appreciate her as a wise and intelligent person, with an amazing sense of humour and a great sense of adventure (for example, motorcycling through the UK and France in the early 1950s and para-sailing in Mexico at an age when most others would have just sat and watched). In January 1976 Margie was kind enough to invite me to stay with her on the weekends while I was on the parachutist's course at CFB Edmonton. I have great memories of those few days, when I also got to know Jean and Stan Kumar, who were visiting from Forestburg. Today it is hard to remember how different things were 40 odd years ago, when the idea of women radio announcers was considered a radical innovation. Margie was one of the first women in a senior position in the Department of Education, and I can remember discussing how she dealt with difficult situations she encountered in her early days there, occasionally coming across people who did not expect a woman to be in a senior position of responsibility. I am certain that she disarmed them with her charm and humour (as well has her professionalism). I was very pleased to read that there is a Margaret Hatch Award of Excellence to remember and recognise her contributions and to reward others for their work with the visually impaired. She will be sadly missed. John Westbury, London England

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Rick & Gail Forster posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Our deepest condolences Jean and family.

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Anne Wadsworth posted a condolence

Monday, November 10, 2014

It is with great sadness that I heard of Marg's passing. She was such a committed and selfless educator and advocate for students with visual impairments and blindness in Alberta. It was through Marg's hard work and commitment that programs and services for these children became available throughout the province. As a colleague and friend I have always been profoundly grateful for her guidance and leadership. Marg was definitely a "one of a kind" very special person and while I know she will be greatly missed by family and friends she leaves a lasting legacy that opened new doors and opportunities for many students.

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Sandra Poynton posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Sandra Poynton made a donation to KILLAM AND DISTRICT HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION Remembering with love a dear friend whose kindness and love of life was an inspiration to all who knew her.

In loving memory of

Margaret

1928 - 2014