We Remember

SEARLES, Margarete Irmgard (née Bodemann)

June 22, 1933 — March 6, 2025

Margarete Irmgard Searles “Margret” passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in Oldenburg, Germany on June 22, 1933, Margret lived her life on her own terms to the END; just like she lived life in Canada with her ‘bestest husband ever’ Tom.

Her sister Helge and niece Bettina in Germany beautifully captured the essence of Margarete:

“We are grateful for all the precious moments with you – as a sister and as an aunt… a lovely person with a BIG heart. She was not only a sister but a personal heroine, loved and admired for her strength, missed for her LOVE, understanding and open nature. Siblings are like branches on a tree, we grow in different directions, but our roots remain ONE.”- Helge
Bettina fondly says, “As my Aunt, you were a self-confident, strong woman who approached everyone openly and had a very special sense of humour that always impressed me. We respect you and give you a loving, warm hug, until we meet again”.

Margarete had a deep love for gardening, sewing, baking, and painting. She took pride in her appearance, always dressing elegantly, and enjoyed dining out occasionally and loved hosting friends for beautifully prepared meals on special occasions. Her passion for classical art was evident; it was beautifully displayed throughout her meticulously kept home.

She is lovingly remembered by her son, Timothy Edward Thomas Searles; Sisters Barbara (Andres) and Helge, her nieces, Melanie and Bettina; her brother-in-law John (Wendy) Searles, and friends and neighbours Greg and Anita Linn who cared for her during and after Tom passed, RIP Margret xo.

Margret was predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas G.J. Searles, on May 13, 2013, and now joins her mother, Maria Elizabeth Klara Bodemann (née Althaus) on their next adventure far, far away.

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