Margaret Matheson  de La Mothe (Peggy)  (Nee Christie)
Jan 8th, 1921�"May 18th,2008

Predeceased by husband Ed Downey (1971) , her Parents Maggie & Jim Christie, her second husband Maurice (Del) de La Mothe (1998) , step-son Brian de La Mothe (2008) and younger brother Elmer (Chris) Christie (1991).

Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and auntie will be remembered by, son Ted Downey (Janis) daughters Lynne Burnett (Jack) and Pat Downey; grandchildren Sean, Lauren, Kelly, Cindy, Jackie and Ken; great grandchildren Jakob, Jaymee and Dylan;  older brother Jim Christie plus many nieces and nephews, her extended family Bev, Pat, Allan and their  families.

Peggy was a longtime member of St. Aidan’s Prebyterian Church, Vancouver Golf Club, Terminal City Club, Past President of the Hyack Festival and many other organizations over the years.

Mom loved her family and friends from all over the world. She had a wonderful life full of laughter and many smiles. Peggy  was born in Vancouver but lived all her life in New Westminster where she attended Herbert Spencer Elementary School and then Graduated from Trapp Tech High School.

Her Funeral Service will be held Mon. May 26 @ 1:00 pm in First Presbyterian Church at  4th Ave. and 7th Street in New Westminster, burial at Fraser Cemetary with reception to follow at Vancouver Golf Club.

Donations in Peggy's memory to Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the wonderful staff at Queens Park Hospice during Mom's short illness.