Margaret Toner

Our hearts are broken.  It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Mary Toner (Boucher).  Mom left peacefully with family by her side at her daughters’ home in Barrie.  She was 74 years of age.  Predeceased by her father Ilario Boucher, mother Abigail Boucher (McAuley) and sisters Theresa and Gail.  Mom was the matriarch of our family, the calming voice amid the “chaos”.  Beloved wife and soulmate of Randy Toner for 54 years and counting.  Marg was a dedicated mother and grandmother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment spent with David (Leeanne), John (Holly), Shanon (John), and Kelli (Grant).  There are no words to describe the amount of adoration Marg had for her grandchildren.  She fully embraced her role as grandma to Andrew, Joseph, Richard, Ivy, Kaleigh, Lochlan, Olivia, Dechlan, Breeghan, Sheamus, Violet, Rowyn, Quinn and her great-grandson Cohen.  Marg was her family's number one fan and was determined to attend all their sporting endeavours and achievements.  Family was everything.  Loving sister of Tommy Boucher (Dorothy), Bernie Boucher (Loretta), Marian Foster (Nick) and Peter Boucher (Carole).  “Auntie Margie” to many nieces and nephews, whom she loved deeply and always cared for.  Mom was selfless.  She enjoyed giving her time to family, friends, and her Church.  Ephesians 4:32 — “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.”  This was mom. Mom was a devout Roman Catholic and a member of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada.  She was a parishioner of St. John Vianney in Barrie and previously belonged to Holy Redeemer and St. Andrew the Apostle in Sudbury.  Margaret was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, where she worked for 27 years with the Canada Revenue Agency.  This is where she developed many of her lasting friendships.  Mom’s dislikes were few and far between.  She detested having her feet touched and heaven forbid anyone found a hair in their food.  On the other hand, mom had many likes; Mom was always up for a game of Euchre, Cribbage, Forty-fives, Sudoku or Sequence.  She was very patient yet weaponized the wooden spoon.  She collected novelty golf balls, special quarters and old stamps. She dabbled in volleyball, baseball and curling, and loved golf.  She developed a love for hockey (she didn’t have a choice) and loved cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays.  She was an artist - sketching, painting and stained glass came easy.  She enjoyed a glass of wine and always a green beer on St. Paddy’s Day.  She loved to sing in the church choir, and could communicate to her children with song.  Mom liked to dabble in her garden and loved flowers, especially the Hydrangeas that grew at her family home.  Mom loved butterflies and always saw the beauty in nature and in people.  Mom loved to laugh and had a smile that made everything okay.  To all of those who are in mourning, please hold Mom close in your mind and your spirit.  Smile, and celebrate her with joy in your heart.  A special thank you to Dr. Matthew Orava for your loving kindness and caring of Mom. As well to Pastor Rev. Neyomal Liyanage Silva of St. Mary’s in Barrie for promptly getting to mom’s bedside to pray over her.  She will be forever in our hearts and we will miss her every day.  If you are reading this and you knew my mother, I’m sorry for your loss.  If you are reading this and did not know my mother, I’m sorry for your loss.  Mom will be laid to rest in the summer at the Lasalle Cemetery in Sudbury with her parents and sisters, a celebration of her life will be planned for after the ceremony.  Details will be provided to friends and family once available.  Should friends desire, a donation can be made to Alzheimer Society of Canada in memory of mom.  Online condolences www.peacefultransition.ca