Margaret Campbell of Grande Prairie, AB, former long-time resident of Wembley, AB, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Prairie Lake Seniors Community, surrounded by her family, at the age of 102 years.

Margaret Chapman Farquhar, the eldest child of George and Mary Jane Farquhar, was born on August 8, 1921, at Aberlour, Moray, Scotland. Margaret and her parents, along with siblings Molly, Jessie, and Kathie, emigrated to Canada in June 1927. Arriving in Quebec City via ship, then traveling by rail to Wembley, and they settled into their farm south of Wembley.

On April 4, 1945, Margaret wed Leland Campbell in Wembley, AB, and raised a family of seven children.

Margaret enjoyed cooking, gardening, country music, and taking care of her family. She will be remembered as a loving person who always had a smile, even when times were tough. She had a quiet strength. She never complained and always looked to a better future.

Margaret is survived by her children: Gerald (Donna), Bill (Darlene), Cam, Joyce (Ron) King, Darrell (Donna), and Gina (Gordon) Collins; grandchildren: Clint (Ellie) Campbell, Roxanne (Marc) Meadwell; Mark Campbell, Penny Cochard; Amber (Rob) Jammer, Kori Campbell (Gerald Vandendungen), Ashton (Kevin) Sideroff, Travis Collins (Victoria Carlson), and Leah (Colton) Hill; step-grandson Jacob (Sheila) Zenert; great-grandchildren: Matthew Campbell, Carter Campbell, Brett Campbell, Tyson Campbell (Ashley McMurphy), Ella Zenaris, Torrii Ferris, Everleigh Sideroff, and Miller Hill; step-great-grandchildren: Sophie Zenert, Julia Zenert, Layne Jammer, and Korri Jammer; brother Jimmy (Eleanor) Farquhar; sister-in-law Janet Farquhar; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Margaret is predeceased by her husband Leland of 65 years; parents George and Mary Jane Farquhar; daughter Elizabeth Campbell; grandchildren Tessa Campbell and Barton Cochard; siblings and their spouses: Molly (Ralph) Hosker, Jessie (Paul) Kushnerik, Kathie (Don) Murphy, Georgie (Billy) Campbell, Betty (Paul) Kuntz, Bill Farquhar; sister and brother-in-law Grace and Jim Murphy.

The family extends thanks to the staff at the Avondale Cottage, Prairie Lake Seniors Community for all the wonderful care they gave to Mom. Thank you so much.

At Margaret’s request, there will be no funeral service. A private family gathering has been planned and her ashes will be laid to rest at the Scenic Heights Cemetery in La Glace, AB.

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, (306, 10430 61 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2J3), or a charity of one’s choice.