MRS. MARGARET CATHERINE IMESON (nee Astle), beloved wife of the late Mr. Wm Rex Imeson, passed away in Lethbridge on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the age of 96 years.

Margaret was born in Prince Albert Saskatchewan to John and Catherine Astle on October 3, 1915 and moved with her family to Lethbridge in 1922. She spent the remainder of her life in Lethbridge and Coalhurst.

Margaret is survived by her son Larry (Ora deceased) of Lethbridge and their sons Darcy (Roberta Saga) of Sparwood, BC and Jeff of Coalhurst; her son Marvin (Colleen) of Lethbridge and their children Jody (Paul Beaubin) of Calgary and Wade of Saskatoon, SK. Missing her are also her great-grandchildren Rhianna and Triston Meilleur, Spencer Imeson and Sheadin Imeson.

She was predeceased by two grandchildren (Larry's children) Cynthia (Neil) Meilleur and Cameron Imeson of Ottawa; her parents and all of her siblings sisters Mildred Wood, Alice (Duncan) Chalmers, Florence (Mike) Duda, Beatrice (Slim) Owre and brothers Joe (May), Bill, and Gordon (Rita) Astle.
Margaret was raised and attended school in Lethbridge and worked for several retail business before retiring from Sears and spent much of her retirement working in her yard and garden. She enjoyed traveling, visiting family and friends and always looked forward to visiting a good restaurant for an enjoyable meal. Margaret was a gracious host and always had a pot to tea and treats for all her visitors and enjoyed their company and hearing all the latest happenings.

Margaret was a resident of Park Meadows Good Samaritans since January 2009. Her family would like to thank the staff there for providing exemplary care and companionship in her years there, especially those in Cottage 7 where she resided.

At Margaret's requested there will be a private family service. The family requests if desired that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to your favourite charity.