Obituary of Margaret Lillian Scharf

Scharf, Margaret Lillian January 26, 1917-March 23, 2016 Long-time resident of Arnprior, 25-year employee of Pfizer, and faithful member of Grace-St. Andrew’s United Church, Margaret died peacefully at Laurier Manor, Ottawa on Wednesday March 23, 2016 in her 100th year. Born in Otter Lake, Quebec to Walter and Theresa (Stephens) Stevenson. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Harold, in 1962; by brothers, Oswald (Beatrice) and Hamlet (Grace); by sisters Ella (Reuben Thom) and Hilda (Harold Gainsford); and by sons Walter (late Norma Lewis) and Gilbert. Survived by son Arthur Scharf; and daughter-in-law Bonnie Jane MacDowall Scharf; by grandchildren Debra Kierstead, Richard Scharf, Kimberley Giasson; Steven Scharf, Robert Scharf and Stephanie Scharf; and by great-grandchildren: Brandon, Matthew and Ben Kierstead; Shaun and Daniel Giasson; Kody and Courtney Scharf; and Zoe Scharf. Lovingly remembered by: Ann, Barbara, Edith and Bob Stevenson; Lyle, Glen and Boyd Gainsford; Ennis Thom; Raymond Stevenson, and their families. Dearly missed by Neil MacDowall and Sandra Milton and by Jim and Carol Guillmette. Special thanks to the staff of Arnprior Villa for their support over 12 years and to the staff of Laurier Manor for compassionate care during this past year. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday May 29, 2016 in the Grace St. Andrew's United Church, Arnprior at 1:00 p.m. A luncheon will follow in the Christian Education Centre. Interment Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Grace-St. Andrew’s United Church, Arnprior Hospital “Partners in Caring” Foundation, or the charity of your choice.