Margaret McDONALD Obituary

Passed away after a courageous battle at Christchurch Hospital, on July 6, 2025 with Rod by her side, aged 87 years. Margaret was a strong woman who is finally at peace after an arduous journey through illness. Special thanks to the dedicated staff at Christchurch Hospital. Loved wife of the late Colin McDonald, mother of Rod, Ken, Iain, Jane and John, grandmother of Matt, Jenna, Lara and Lila. A private cremation has taken place in keeping with Margaret's wishes. Margaret was a dedicated midwife in the Southland and Southern Lakes District region for many years. The family will be having a commemorative get together and refreshments at Margaret's home in Prebbleton, on Thursday, July 17 at 3.00pm for those who would like to join them to remember Margaret's life. The family also invites those who would like to join in remembering Margaret's life to meet at the Top Pub in Winton, Southland, on Saturday, July 19 at 3.30pm following a private ceremony for interment of her ashes at Colin's grave site. Messages of condolence may be sent to PO Box 20138, Christchurch 8543.