Margaret Conrad

Margaret (Lemal) Conrad, age 94, formerly of Trenton and New Glasgow, passed away March 3, at Valley View Villa.

Born October 11, 1925, in Inverness, Cape Breton, she was a daughter of the late Josephine and Chrisante Lemal.

Margaret grew up and went to school in Inverness. She came to New Glasgow in her late teens, to work as a Nanny for the McCulloch family. It was during one of these summers at Melmerby Beach, that she met the love of her life, John.  She devoted her life to him, and her family. 

In her younger years, she enjoyed skating, gardening, bowling, golf, and fishing. She spent many hours playing crib with John. She was never too busy to stop and make a picnic lunch, for whatever adventure her daughters were on at the moment. Friends and neighbors were important, and it was not uncommon to share supper with someone sick or alone.

Her grandchildren were very important to her, she loved to hear of their accomplishments, and what they were up to day to day.

She is survived by her daughter, Margo Marsh, Halifax; grandchildren, Joel Marsh (Camilla), Stockholm, Sweden; Adam Marsh, Halifax; and Jenna Marsh, Dartmouth; great-grandsons, Adam Jr. Marsh and Leo Marsh Andersson; brother, Arthur Lemal, Inverness.

She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, John, her daughter, Christine, sister Amelia, and brothers, Alex, Raymond, Roger, and Marcel. 

At Margaret’s request, cremation has taken place and no service or visitation will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.