Magahay, Lois (1928-2022)

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Directory of marriage notices appearing in the Ontario Gleaner, Cannington, ON, 1888-1925 by Lois B Magahay

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Directory of death notices appearing in Lindsay, Ontario, newspapers, 1900-1919

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Directory of marriage notices appearing in Lindsay, Ontario, newspapers, 1900-1919

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Directory of birth notices appearing in Lindsay Ontario newspapers, 1900-1919

Directory of death notices appearing in Lindsay, Ontario newspapers, 1920-1929

Directory of marriage notices appearing in Lindsay, Ontario, newspapers, 1920-1929

Directory of marriage notices appearing in Lindsay, Ontario, newspapers, 1883-1899

Obituary for Lois Magahay

Lois Blanche Magahay (https://www.mackeys.ca/memorials/lois-magahay/2923318/index.php)

August 6th, 1928 – September 14th, 2022

Lois Blanche Magahay passed away at the age of 94 in Kingsville, Ontario on September 14th, 2022. Lois was born on August 6th, 1928 to Marshall Stephens and Blanche Stephens (nee Sisson) in Lindsay, Ontario where she grew up and went to school. On December 26th, 1946 she married Joseph Edwin (Ted) Magahay, also of Lindsay. Together they had three daughters, Sharon Jane, Stephanie Sue and Deborah Joy. Ted’s employment took the family to Parry Sound and then on to Sudbury where Lois was employed by the CIBC, working in Garson and Capreol as a Branch Manager. When Ted retired they moved back to their home town of Lindsay. Ted predeceased her in January 2002. Lois was active in genealogy as a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and held the Professional Learning Certificate from the National Institute of Genealogical Studies and the University of Toronto. She was a founding member of the Friends of the Lindsay Branch Library serving as Fund Raising Coordinator, Speaker Coordinator and Chair (for four years). In 2007 she was designated as a Life Member. She published several books and articles on local and provincial history and her research archives now reside at the Lindsay Branch Library. She will be sadly missed by daughters Sharon Gauthier (Raymond, predeceased), Stephanie Wright (Clifford, predeceased) and Deborah Ethier (Michael), five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and many friends and relatives. Lois’ family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staff at Chartwell Royal Oak in Kingsville. A Celebration of Life will be held at Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay on Thursday, October 13th at 6pm. Memorial donations may be given in Lois’ name to a charity of your choice.