Michael (Mick) Rodney MARGETTS
MARGETTS, Michael (Mick) Rodney Died peacefully on August 7, 2017, at St Peter’s Hospital in Hamilton with his family at his side. He will be deeply missed by his wife Patricia (nee Waterous), children Judi (Graham) Hamilton, Kerry (Laura) Margetts, Peter (Kim) Margetts, stepson Michael (Matea) Hastings and by his grandchildren Colin, Wendy, Isabel, Emily, Maxwell, Jonathan, Caitlin and Logan and great-grandchildren Andie, Casey, and Penny. Born on a farm in Stratford-on-Avon, England on July 1, 1933, he was predeceased by wife Joy and his sisters Wendy and Barbara and is survived by his sister Jane (Colin) Winchester of Wivilescome, England. Mick and his wife Joy immigrated to Canada in 1956 where they settled in Ancaster, Ontario and raised Judi, Kerry and Peter. In 2000 Mick married Patricia (Pat) Hastings who became a wonderful addition to the family. Mick worked as a foreman at Stelco and after retirement, Mick returned to farming on a 25 acre hobby farm with horses, chickens, cats and dogs. He was made a Life Member of the Ancaster Agricultural Society. The farm was the center of family life for the extended Margetts family. All the grandchildren have grown up spending countless happy days on “Dubda’s farm” where Mick could usually be found taking care of the horses, rebuilding an engine or teaching a grandchild to drive a tractor. Mick was always kind and generous. He will be remembered as a true gentleman. He will be immensely missed by friends and family. A special thanks to the staff at St. Joseph’s and St. Peter’s Hospitals for their compassionate care. Funeral service will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church in Ancaster at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday August 12, 2017. Reception to follow in the Great Hall. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Ancaster Agricultural Society or the charity of your choice.