Passed peacefully away at her home in St. John's on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 in the presence of her loving family, Margaret Ryan, age 79 years.

Predeceased by her husband, Clem; parents, Elizabeth and Albert Hillier; brothers, Arthur and Tom Hillier; sisters, Ann and Elizabeth Hillier Peters; sister, Mary and brother-in-law, Louis Hodder; brothers-in-law, Harold Skinner, Martin Parrott, and Reginald Cox; nieces, Mary Harris and Mary Louvelle; friend, Sharon Oliver; and best friend, Olive Hickey.

Leaving to mourn with precious memories are her partner of 23 years, Peter Oliver; her children,  Clem (Helena), Art (Lisa), Shirley (Brent), John (Valerie), and Debbie (Kev); grandchildren,  Leslie (Jamie) Blake, Santana (Nick), Louis (Sara), Maryann (Richard), Brandon (Steve), Casandra (Coji), Ryan (Emily), Madison, Carson, Luke, Jaxon, A.J., and Marcia; 2 special great-granddaughters, Macey Ryan and Aniya Hiopia; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, 84 LeMarchant Road, St. John's, NL on Thursday, September 22, from 11 am-9 pm.

Visitation will continue in her hometown of Harbour Breton, NL on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 & 25, 2022 from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm.

Funeral Mass will be held from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Harbour Breton, NL, on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 10:30 am, with interment to follow at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Harbour Breton, NL.

As expressions of sympathy, donations in Margaret's memory may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charitable Foundation - St. John's chapter.

To view the online memorial guest book or leave a message of condolence please visit www.cauls.ca or www.spencersfuneralhome.com.

"Go in peace, you've earned your sleep. Your love in our hearts we'll eternally keep."