Margaret Mary Bates Obituary

The memory of Margaret Mary Bates (Edmonton, Alberta), born in Regina, Saskatchewan, who passed away on December 7, 2025 at the age of 102, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Harold; her parents, Edith Cretney and Fred Cretney; and her siblings, Georgina Loving and Jim Cretney (Donna).

She is survived by: her children, Douglas (Bonnie) and Marilyn (Ken); her grandchildren, Lora (Sean), Graham (Laura), Robert, Emilie, Madeleine, Isla, Annabelle, Nolan and Rhys; her nephews, Mark, Edward (Britt) and Barry (Louise); and her niece Brenda.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: CANTERBURY MANOR MEMORIAL FUND in support of the Canterbury Chapel, 8403 – 142 St. Edmonton, AB T5R 4L3, All donations received are to be used expressly in updating Canterbury Chapel.