Obituary of Margo Wirig

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Margo (Kervin) Wirig on Monday, October 26, 2009, at her home in Annapolis MD. Margo was a loving and devoted wife, mom, daughter, sister, aunt and friend and will be truly missed by all who knew her. Margo was born in Canning, Kings Co., to Helen and the late Bob Kervin. Margo's life journey took her to Virginia at the age of 16 to live and study at the home of her cousins Joy and Chris Bolta and their family. Margo graduated from Washington Business School in Washington, D.C. Margo married Marc Wirig over 40 years ago. They lived in Madison, Wisconsin for many years where she worked and raised their two children - the loves of her life - Peter and Emily. Margo and Marc reside in Annapolis, Maryland. She was employed with TKF Foundation of Annapolis. Margo is survived by her loving husband, Marc, son, Peter, Annapolis MD; daughter, Emily (Mark Lamond) London, England; her mother, Helen Kervin, Berwick; brother, Robert (Sally) Kervin, Berwick; sisters, Fay Mounce (Bev Savage), Middleton; Sue Nette, Edmonton, Alberta. She was extremely close to her niece and nephews and also doubted on her great nieces. She is predeceased by her father Robert Kervin, Berwick and her grandson, James Robert Lamond, London England. Margo was very accomplished with hobbies including knitting, needlework, quilting and painting. Margo and Marc, along with their children journeyed home to visit most summers. Margo and Marc enjoyed their time in Nova Scotia especially at the Kervin Cottage in Ross Creek. Margo was also a proud "fan of the Town of Berwick". Visitation was held Friday, October 30, at Taylor Funeral home, Annapolis MD and a mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, October 31, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Annapolis. A service in celebration of her life will also take place on Friday, November 6, at 7:00 p.m., in the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 192 Commercial St., Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0, (902-538-9900), Rev. Fr. Albeni d'Entremont officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to any charity. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.hclindsayfuneralhome.ca