It is with profound sadness that the family of the late Margaret Strickland (nee ford) announce her peaceful passing with family by her side at the Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre, on December 26th, 2025. at the age of 76 years.

Marg was the daughter of the late John and Elsie Ford of Port aux Basques, NL. She was also predeceased by her parents in-law Francis and John Strickland, brother Gary and sister Laura, Brother-in-law Leslie (Marion) Strickland, Lewis Bartlett, Alfreda (Howard) Ingram, Anita (Jim) Courtney, Jessie (Arch) Nippard.

Leaving to mourn with fond memories, her loving husband of 58 years Levi Strickland; sons Robert and Stephen (Sherry); precious grandchildren, Jack (Caitlin) and Alex Strickland. She will be dearly missed by her sister Ida (Clyde) Thornhill, and brothers Bob (Jackie), Carl (Barbara), Terry (Delane), Phil (Irene), Johnny (Renee), Dave, Glen (Christine), Jim (Shirley); brother-in-law Aubrey (Harriett) Strickland; sister-in-law Anne Bartlett; daughter-in-law Sharmaine Carroll. Plus a large circle of nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family.

Marg will be remembered for her creative spirit and deep love of beauty found in both nature and people. She had a lifelong passion for crafts, flowers, and the outdoors, a love that she joyfully shared with others through her flower shop, Maggie's Creations, which she proudly owned and operated for nine years. In her later years, Marg's greatest joy was being a grandmother to her cherished grandchildren, Jack and Alex, whom she adored beyond measure. She also treasured the close bond she shared with her sister Ida, her best friend and constant companion. A faithful member of the Salvation Army family, Marg found comfort and community in her church. Her kindness, creativity, and devotion to family and faith will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

There will be a private family visitation on Monday, December 29th, 2025 at 1 p.m. Cremation will follow with visitation taking place on Tuesday December 30th from 4:00 -9:00 pm at East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, NL. A service to honour Marg will be held on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 2:00 pm from the Salvation Army Citadel in Grand Bay. Flowers are graciously accepted and donations may be made to the Salvation Army. Internment will take place at a later date. Funeral arrangements are in care of East Haven Funeral Home 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever loved, forever remembered.