Margaret Ann Rooney

Mrs. Margaret Ann Rooney (Myslicki), age 60 years, resident of Thunder Bay, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Margaret was born in Fort William, and was a lifelong resident of Northwestern Ontario. In January of 2018, Margaret retired after 27 years of service for the Thunder Bay International Airport Authority as a Commercial Specialist. She was an outdoor enthusiast, and a member of the Dusty not Rusty drama club, among other pursuits. In addition, Margaret was a very active volunteer in the community  – volunteer driver for the Cancer Clinic, delivering books to infirm individuals for the Thunder Bay Public Library, maintaining plants at the hospital, Thunder Bay Therapeutic Riding Association, and making quilts for Broken Dolls, Healing Hearts. 

She was very loved by friends and family.

Margaret is survived by her loving husband, Mark Rooney; her sons Jason (Sarah Rae) Myslicki and Jamie Myslicki.

Predeceased by her first husband, Jim Myslicki; sister Gwen Snihur; brother Frank Szychter; and her parents.

As per Margaret's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 2pm - 4pm at Sleeping  Giant Brewery. In honour of Margaret's passion for cycling and her commitment to two wheel commuting, we invite guests to join along on one of Margaret's favourite rides around the marina and on to the brewery.  You may park your bike inside during the celebration. Check with family or friends on social media for more information.

If friends so desire, donations to the Northern Cancer Fund would be greatly appreciated.

EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley Street at Algoma, in care of arrangements.

Please sign the Online Condolences at everestofthunderbay.com