BIFHSGO member Margaret Caughey passed away peacefully on 27 September 2023 at the age of 86.
Margaret volunteered for several years with the BIFHSGO conference organization, including as program co-chair, despite living with Parkinson’s. I remember her as the kind of person organizations look for as volunteers who get on with the job without making a lot of fuss.
https://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/margaret-caughey-1088870978
A strong, determined and cheerful woman. She coped so well with her Parkinson’s and didn’t let it stop her from doing the things she loved for as long as she could. A very good example for us all. I have fond memories of her from our trip to Ireland.