Oxner, Marguerite Christina, 85, of Antigonish died peacefully with family by her side on August 28, 2024, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish.
Marguerite was born in Frankville, Antigonish County. After both high school at the Antigonish Rural High and training in Halifax, she was employed at St. Franci Xavier University in the business office for 46 years, retiring as the Coordinator of Student Accounts. In retirement, she volunteered at the Adult Friendship Corner, Communion in the Hospital Program, and the St. Ninan CWL Lunch Committee.
She was a dedicated wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and colleague. Her greatest achievements were her children and grandsons - whom she celebrated, supported, advised, and loved. We will remember her giggles, wooden spoon, lead foot, Kellogg’s asthma relief, coconut cream pie, Hymn Sing aspirations, tuna on toast, yard stick, spring cleaning vacations, adding machine, hairstyle tips, devotion to her faith, and her unconditional love.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Nick Oxner; daughter, Mary, Antigonish; sons, Bill (Janet), Halifax; and Robert, Antigonish; grandsons, Reid, Halifax; John, New York City; and Michael, Calgary; brother, Bob (Kathleen) King, Frankville; brother-in-law, Fred Pellerine, Halifax; several nieces and nephews; and the family of Vaughan and Elaine Chisholm.
She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Martha (MacDonald) King; and sister, Kathleen (Fred) Pellerine.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, especially Drs Simms, Cooper, and Rice and the Alternative Level of Care (ACL) Unit who showed much care and kindness.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 6 to 8pm in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish. Funeral Mass will be held Monday in St. Ninian Cathedral at 11:00am with Reverend Danny MacLennan presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery.
In Memoriam, donations to the Adult Friendship Corner, Antigonish, appreciated.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com