Obituary of Margaret Virtue (née Dallyn)
It is with great sadness, but also with deep gratitude for a life well-lived, that the family of Margaret Virtue announces her peaceful passing at the age of 93, at the McCormick Home in London, Ontario on July 6th, 2017, with all her seven children by her side. Margaret was predeceased by loving husband Ross (1982); cherished parents Pearl and Reginald Dallyn; sister Betty and brother Jim. She is survived by her beloved sister Ruth Beatty (Roy), of Toronto and her seven children: Mary Ann Bean (Michael), Jane Kennedy (Michael), Nancy Bent (Gary), Jim Virtue (Denise), Ellen Robson, Doug Virtue and Liz Agro (Joe). Mom will be deeply missed by her 18 grandchildren: Michael Bean (Carolyn), David Bean (Liz), Christopher Bean (Anh Minh), Marcia La Roue (Pat), Michael Kennedy (Laura), Brooke Sharrard (Matt), Andrea Bent (Jason), Stephen Bent (Angela), Casey Virtue (Megan), Kevin Virtue (Michele), Jordan Virtue and Tessa Virtue, Megan Sheedy (Dave), Tyler Robson, Robyn Carl (Adam), Jesse, Nicole and Chris Agro; and by her great grandchildren: Jordan, Tim, Hayley, Jennifer, Courtney, Matthew, Emily, William, Sam, Dallyn, Charlie, Sam, Maddie, Evie, Abbie, Cassidy, Tanner, Poppy and Jacob. Fondly remembered by Warren Wilkins, Kathryn Virtue, Chris Robson, Cathy Hartin, and Geoff Bourne. Marg grew up in Brockville where she met her future husband, Ross, while he was stationed at the Officers Training Centre in 1942. They were married on January 31st, 1943, before Ross headed overseas to join the conflict. Upon his return, Marg and Ross made their home in numerous Canadian cities, while they raised their always growing family, finally settling in London in 1963. At the age of 46, after her last child started school, Marg enrolled in Teachers’ College and taught kindergarten for 19 years with the Thames Valley Board of Education. Marg took night school and summer school courses and graduated with a BA from UWO at the age of 60. She was the epitome of all things good and true. She saw the bright side of every situation and believed mistakes were wonderful learning opportunities. Despite the toll of Alzheimer’s disease, Marg smiled bravely till the end. With her grace, humour, optimism and loving nature, Marg touched all who knew her. A special thank you to Adrienne for her kindness and support over the past few years. Heartfelt thanks to the devoted and compassionate staff at the McCormick Home. Visitors will be received at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. In Margaret’s memory, donations to the McCormick Care Foundation (2022 Kains Road, London, Ontario N6K 0A8) would be appreciated.
