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Margaret Noble

January 5, 2013

Margaret “Marg” Noble

May 2nd, 1936 to January 5th, 2013


Noble, Margaret Ann Swan (nee Johnson) a resident of Salmon Arm since 1972, passed away peacefully at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on January 5, 2013 with her “lovlings” by her side. Marg was bom in Cornwall Ontario, had her schooling in Cornwall and took her nurses training at KGH (Kingston General Hospital), graduating in 1957. She worked at KGH, VGH (Vancouver), peace Arch (White Rock), and SLGH (Salmon Arm) from 1973, retiring July 2000.


Marg was predeceased by her husband Ken in December 1990. She is survived by her children Kenneth Christopher (Chris) and Aura Lee, both of Salmon Arm. Marg was an active member of the First United Church, UCW secretary, Chair of the Worship Committee, Church Council and in Pastoral Care; also active in the hospital Auxiliary and Canadian Diabetes Association. She enjoyed her regular bridge games with retired hospital friends. Marg had a hard time saying no to anyone who needed help, a ride, phoning done, visiting shut ins at home or in hospital, she was always volunteering for something.


She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association.


A memorial service was held on Monday January 14, 2013 at the First United Church, Salmon Arm, BC.