Nov 13, 1941 - Aug 10, 2025

• In Loving Memory of Margaret Ethel Telfer Anthony

Margaret Ethel Telfer Anthony (Dick), 83, of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, passed away suddenly in Kanata, Ontario on August 10, 2025.

Margaret was predeceased by her parents (Thomas R. Dick, Father, and Evelyn Dick (Robetson), Mother). She was twice married and divorced twice (Dr. Carl L. Anthony). She will be greatly missed and is survived by her son Richard, daughter Anne-Marie (Gregory), granddaughter Mayanna, her sister Rosemary, extended family Marie (Holness), Garey (Holness), and by her many cousins in Canada, Scotland, South Africa, the U.S. and Australia.

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Margaret emigrated to Canada as a small child. She was a Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Daughter. Margaret graduated from McDonald College of McGill University in Teaching. She was also a Registered Realtor, Certified Auctioneer, Special Education Teacher and Level 1 English Equestrian Instructor. Margaret finished her professional career with the Federal Government, Natural Resources Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency as a Program Coordinator of The Municipal Green Funds. She was an original, long-time resident of Beaverbrook Kanata. In her younger years, she was heavily involved in Kanata Theatre taking part as the main actress in several productions, Stage Design, Kanata Theatre Kids and their Clown Face program. Some will remember her as the clown character Popcorn Patti. Margaret’s love of all animals and particularly horses. It led her to becoming a horse owner, trainer, involved in Showing, Eventing and then becoming a member of the Ottawa Valley Hunt. She loved the outdoors and animals, both of which were always close by from downhill skiing to birdwatching, to her dogs and horses. Her garden was also a place of serenity. One of her greatest joys was singing. This led her to working out-reach with St. Paul’s Anglican Church, writing music and playing guitar. Her strong faith and deep belief in God permeated every aspect of her life.

Margaret had a zest to live a full life and to love fully. Her artistic side was expressed in her artwork, the way in which she dressed, her smile, singing, dancing, a true spirit of her Scottish heritage and highland roots.

As per Margaret’s wishes, she requested that we wear Bright Colours, or a dark color accompanied by a bright red or purple scarf.

Family and Friends will be received in at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Road, Kanata, ON, Friday, August 29th, 2025 for a Celebration of Margaret’s Life.

Visitation 10 a.m.

Service 11 a.m.

Refreshments to Follow with Fellowship and Good Memories