Margaret Richard Surprenant Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Margaret Richard Surprenant

October 02, 1946 - April 19, 2019

Obituary For Margaret Richard Surprenant

Margaret Surprenant (nee Richard) of Grande Prairie AB, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019, in the care of the QEII Hospital at the age of 72.

Jeanne Marguerite Richard was born October 2, 1946 to Raymond Amos Richard and Beatrice Jeannie Richard (nee Pitts), in Charlo’s Cove, Guysborough County, NS.

She graduated from Guysborough High School in 1965. Shortly after, she met and married Thomas Slaney, the father of her three children. In 1972 they moved their family to St. Lawrence, NL.

In 1975, they began their family business together, Slaney’s Bus Service. They remained in the town of St. Lawrence, where they raised Warren, Aaron and Rosa.

Margaret graduated with a business diploma from Keyin Tech College in 1993. Shortly after in 1996, Margaret and her children began their voyage to Grande Prairie, AB. After moving to Grande Prairie, she went back to school to upgrade her business diploma.

In 2002 she started her employment with Rosenau Transport Ltd., where she remained until her passing.

Margaret met and married Bill Surprenant in 2005. She loved and cared for him until his passing in 2018.

Margaret loved life and enjoyed making everyone happy. She was always impeccably dressed and ready to share her smile and laughter with everyone. She had such a zest for life, she was always up for a night of dancing, or spending her summers chasing jamborees with her sisters and friends. She also enjoyed reading a good book or cooking a delicious meal for her family. Her children and her grandchildren were the loves of her life.

Anyone who knew her, loved her. She was such a wonderful example of kindness, love, and forgiveness to us all. Her famous words of wisdom to all were “One Day At A Time”.

Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Beatrice Richard and her husband Bill Surprenant.

She is survived, loved and missed by her children: Warren Slaney (Lindsey Ogden), Aaron Slaney (Tiffany Hatch), and Rosa Harnett (Leslie J.Harnett); her grandchildren: Shane Slaney, Kayla Slaney, Leslie M. Harnett, Tristen Slaney, Dayton Hatch, and Wyatt Hatch; her brothers and sisters: Raymond (Betty) Richard, Beulah (Archie) Avery, Sandra Cashin, Ruth Richard, Glenn (Beverly) Richard; her nieces and nephews: Ronald, Adrian, and Clayton Richard, Julian and Nadine Avery, Lisa, Shane and Crystal Surette, Sonia McEachern, Kathy Conway, Blaine Anderson, and missed by many more.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 2:00pm at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.).

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Lawrence Drop-In Program in memory of Margaret at

www.slcap.ca or sent to info@slcap.ca.

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June 24, 2021

Slaney Len

Whoever wrote the obituary for Margie, described her to a tee. She was the sweetest, kindest, loving and caring woman who exemplified and epitomized the true meaning of God's love to her fellow human beings. She was such a good friend to Sue and me when we spent time in Grande Prairie. Margie, your children and grandchildren must be broken hearted as you leave this earth and enter the kingdom of Heaven. I'm sure all of them are reassured that as you guided, loved and protected them here, you will be their forever guardian angel and will look over them in all their endeavours on this earth. Take care and God bless to all your family, and Margie, may you rest-in-peace, forever and ever, Amen!
June 24, 2021

Bonnell Max

Sincere condolences to Warren , Aaron, and Rosa as you morn the loss of your mom. Your Mom was a special person who always showed caring and kindness to everyone she knew. Her love and support for you, her three children, was unwavering as she believed in everything you attempted to do. I remember her as well as being a great supporter of School and Community activities.She was a person that you could reach out to and always receive a positive response. In the days and weeks ahead, your great memories of your Mom will live on with each of you and your families . May Peace and Comfort be with you all as you remember, Margaret, your Mom, as a Great Person, who always gave her best in everything she attempted. RIP , Margaret.
June 24, 2021

Drake Maryanne

Deepest sympathy to the family. She surely was a beautiful woman and a smile to cheer everyone around her. God bless you all and may he give you the strength to get through this difficult time
June 24, 2021

Hillier Les and Carm

Our deepest condolences to all the family , your mother was a sweet lady for sure . Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. God Bless you all.
June 24, 2021

Howlett Carmel

My sincere condolences to you on the sudden passing of your Mom. She was indeed a beautiful lady, every time she returned home I would always stop and have a chat with her. She spoke highly of you three and of course all of her grandkids. I am sure she will be deeply missed but cherish all the beautiful memories you have of her & keep them close to your heart. Just remember that you have your very own angel to watch over you now. May she fly high with the Angels. God Bless you all!!!!!!!
June 24, 2021

Keating Harry & Christina

Warren, Aaron & Rosa and families, our deepest sympathy for your great loss. Your mom was a beautiful, kind, friendly woman who made a friend of everyone she met. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
June 24, 2021

Martin Helen

Dear Rosa, Lew and I Extend our deepest condolences to you and your family on your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady and may your memories of her keep her alive in your heart. God Bless.
June 24, 2021

Beck Donna

So sorry to hear of Marge's passing, Deepest Condolences to Warren, Aaron and Rosa, and the entrie family of Marg. May God give you all the strength to get through the difficult days ahead. RIP Margaret. Donna & Ivy Beck
June 24, 2021

Barter Ann & Roy

Rosa,Les ,Leslie, Warren and Aaron &Family. So sorry to hear of your moms / grandmothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
June 24, 2021

Timlin Josie

So sorry to hear of Margarets passing.Sending lots of love, thinking of you all at this most difficult time.
June 24, 2021

Wardill Wanda

So Sorry to hear about your Mom, I was shocked to hear that she had passed. She looked so good when I saw her last. Would it be ok if some of the Family from Billâ??s side attend her Memorial? You may text my cell. Again deepest condolences to you and your family. 💕
June 24, 2021

White Bernardine

Condolences to the Family R.I.P Margaret Fly with the Angels Beautiful Lady .God Bless you all and take care
June 24, 2021

McKeachnie Harvey and Vickie

To the family of the late Margaret Surprenant: We were shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Margaret. We got to know Margaret at the music jams around the Peace River country as well as in Arizona. When in Apache Junction she would come over to our Val Vista Village RV park in Mesa for the weekly music jams. She loved to dance and that was evident where Harvey, Ernie and others would take her for a dance or two. No one can feel your sorrow but we all share in your loss. Our sincere sympathy; our thoughts are with you. Unfortunately we will be unable to attend as will be at another Celebration of Life in High Prairie that same afternoon. Sincerely, Harvey and Vickie McKeachnie, Fairview, AB and Mesa, AZ
June 24, 2021

Rosenau Grace

Our hearts are heavy with the news of your dear Mother Margaret passing. She was such a kind beautiful soul who lived life to the fullest everyday. May you find comfort in family and friends and know she walks with the Angels now and watches over you forever Love Carl and Grace
June 24, 2021

Upshall(Lundrigan) Darlene

Iâ??m so sorry to hear of your momâ??s passing. She was a very lovely lady who always took the time to say hello and to ask how my family was doing. She will be greatly missed.
June 24, 2021

Cadieux Olga

So sorry to hear of Mararets passing.would love to hear from her sister Ruth as I met them both at Orangewood Shadows Mesa Az. Was hoping to see her this weekend in Grande pr

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