MRS. MARGARET “PEGGY” IRENE KENNON, beloved wife of the late Mr. Samuel “Ken” Kennon of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital with her family at her side on Monday, August 16, 2010 at the age of 84 years.

Margaret is survived by her children; Terry (Gerry) Kennon of Calgary, Curtis Kennon of Calgary and Linda (Roli) Duquette of St. Albert, as well as 1 granddaughter, Michelle Duquette of St. Albert. She is also survived by her sister Alice Roberts of Lethbridge.

Margaret was predeceased by her husband Samuel (Ken) Kennon, mother Grace Housenga, father Rennie Housenga, sister Gertrude Hardie and brother Menno Housenga.

Margaret was born in Coalhurst on November 14, 1925. She was raised on the family farm outside of Iron Springs, completed her education in Lethbridge and went on to serve in the CWAC during WWII.

In 1946, Margaret married Samuel (Ken) Kennon in Lethbridge. Most of her married life was spent in Lethbridge where her main focus was family and friends.

Throughout her life, Margaret shared a special bond with her big sister Alice.

She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, First United Church and Rebekah Lodge.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Margaret touched all of us and our time with her was marvelous. Her quiet courage, strength of spirit and creativity will be carried forward by those who knew and loved her.

A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Erin Phillips officiating.

Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Margaret’s name to the Good Samaritan Society Park Meadows, 1511 - 15th Ave., North, Lethbridge, AB., T1H 1W2.

Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca