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Margaret Ann Kerr, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was 89.
Born in Hanover on April 7, 1936 to the late Alexander and Elizabeth (nee Tibbo) Zimmer. Margaret is the last member of her family. In her younger years, she held positions as a Bank Teller as well as the Billing Clerk for the former Hanover Medical Clinic. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a faithful member at Hanover Missionary Church and will be missed by the congregation.
Survived by daughters Debbie (Carl) Hessel, Susan Crosby and by her son Wayne (Glenda) Kerr. Dearly loved grandmother of Tracy (Chris), Trevor (Danielle), Shannon (Andy), Brittany (Ryan), Marshall, Mandy and Stacy (Alex) as well as her great grandchildren whom she adored: Sloan, Abigail, Corbin, Chase, James, Juliette, Howard, Daniel, Sienna, Oakley, Cameron, Jayda, Callie, Khaya, Milo, Lilith and George. Marg will be remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her beloved husband Murray (2006) and all her siblings Pauline, Joan, John, Walter, Theodore, Victor, Robert and Douglas.
To honour her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Private Graveside Service will be held at the Hanover Cemetery – Columbarium in June.
Memorial donations to the Hanover Missionary Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
My sympathy to the Kerr family for the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. I worked with your mom at the Medical Clinic many years ago. We used to have some great times. Hold close to your memories.
- Jack and Ellen CavillWe were saddened to hear of Aunt Marg's passing. Sending our Deepest Condolences to Deb, Susan, Wayne and families. Thinking of all of you at this sad time. ❤️
I was so sorry to hear of Margs death.Condolances to the family. She talked fondly about the family. I often sat with her in church & often help serve lunch at funerals with her. Her death is a great loss.
- Carol ZisterSending condolences to Wayne and Glenda, Debbie and Carl and Susan . Your mom loved you and all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. May you rest in peace Marg. Murray will be waiting for you.
Elaine
I enjoyed visits with Marg over tea and crackers. We had many laughs even though she had difficulty hearing. She shared lots of stories about her kids and grandkids. She is at rest now.
- Charlotte SpitzigI did not know Marg for very long but the time I did know her she always had lots of spirit and was very friendly. I always enjoyed seeing her play in the common room in the building which we lived in.Rest in peace, Marg. We will meet again.
My condolences to her entire family.
So sorry to hear of Marg,s passing,we had good times working together she will be missed
- Gail cesSincere condolences on the passing of your mom, grandma and great gramma. She was such a nice person and will certainly be missed.
- Rick and Sandy ErmelRemembering all the good times- family visits, snowmobiling, horse races" you will be missed. I'm sure Uncle Murray is waiting for you with a beer in hand" love, Michael and Paola Zimmer
- Michael ZimmerSending my condolences to Wayne Debbie Susan and families at this sad time . I will miss the phone calls we had Rest in Peace Aunt Marg
- Marilyn BennettWayne, Glenda, Deb, Carl, Susan and all your families, I'm so sadden by the loss of such a wonderful, kindhearted, sweet soul. I will cherish my memories growing up and will always remember the wonderful times Aunt Marg & Uncle Murray included me in so many family outings. I loved coming to your place and I loved your Mom ( and Dad ) so much. Thinking of you all. Her heart was so full of love and her family was her everything. She will be greatly missed.❤️
- Linda & Tim DunbarRemembering all the good times- family visits, snowmobiling, horse races" you will be missed. I'm sure Uncle Murray is waiting for you with a beer in hand" love, Michael and Paola Zimmer
- Michael ZimmerSo sorry to hear of Marg's passing. She is at rest now.
Please accept our sincere sympathy.
My condolences to the family. I am going to miss my visits with Aunt Marg. The latest was on her birthday. My visits only happened 3 or 4 times a year but were cherished by me for sure. Rest in peace Aunt Marg.
- Sheila ShultisRest peacefully Aunt Marg! Many great memories with you. Our condolences to the family. Lynne and Dave Friel and Jean Zimmer.
- Lynne FrielIt was a delight to have known her even for just a short time. . Rest peacefully Marg. Another star is shining down on us
So sorry to hear of Marg's passing. My sincere sympathies .
- Marlene LipskieMy deepest sympathy Debbie and to your family l wil always remember her. With our school salamander she hated that thing and her working at the pines. Condolences vicki
- Vicki ( Litt) dickertMy deepest Condolences to my dear friend Marg. Kerr,s family. I will miss her as we had a lot of great times. We the hockey games together when we could. I will miss her and her family. Rest in peace my friend
- Doreen Watt
