Obituary of Margaret Rebecca Jane Laskey
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The passing of Margaret Rebecca Jane Laskey (formerly Hanson) of Fredericton, NB, wife of the late Gerald Laskey, occurred on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at York Care Centre. Born on March 14, 1929 in Blackville, NB, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Dorothy (Underhill) Barry. Throughout Margaret’s career she worked as a cook for the Province of New Brunswick, operated a Bed & Breakfast and managed a restaurant. She enjoyed lawn and carpet bowling, cribbage, curling, sewing and loved to spend time with her family.
Margaret is survived by her sons, William Hanson (Audrey) of Surrey, BC, Peter Hanson of McLeod Hill; grandchildren, Colin, Jason, Cody and Christina Hanson all of BC; great-grandchild, Brooklyn Hanson; brother, Herbert Barry of Blackville; several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and second husband, she was predeceased by her first husband, Lewis Hanson; son, Herbert Hanson; sister, Iva Barry; brother, John Barry.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the loving care of York Funeral Home’s Miramichi Valley Chapel. Visitation will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 152 Main Street, Blackville on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 12-2 pm and will be followed directly by a Funeral Service at 2 pm with Rev. Brian Curtis officiating. Interment will take place in St. Andrew's United Cemetery, Blackville at a later date. Remembrances may be made to the Parkinson’s Society. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com
