Former Kincardine town councillor Margot Hanks dies at the age of 77

By: Liz Dadson  October 20, 2016  1744

A former Town of Kincardine councillor and local real estate agent has died.

Margot Ruth Hanks of Kincardine died suddenly at home Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, in her 78th year.

Born in South Porcupine, Ontario, Nov. 27, 1938, she was the daughter of Max and Jessie (née Norman) MacKinnon.

Beloved wife of Tom Hanks of Kincardine. Dear mother of Randall (Chris) Baker of Dornoch, and Lizanne (Willie) Campbell of Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. Loving Gubba of Rachael, Becky, Ben, Tristan and Sarah Baker, Daniel, Jessica and Alex Ogilvie, and Shona and Hamish Campbell. Missed by her four great-grandchildren, and son-in-law, Steve Ogilvie of Kincardine.

Dear sister of Carole (“Q”) Egener of Goderich.

Predeceased by her parents; daughters, Kim Ogilvie and Carole Hanks; son, John Christopher Hanks; and nephew, Chaley Egener.

Margot served on Kincardine Town Council in the 1990s prior to the amalgamation of Kincardine, Bruce Township and Kincardine Township into the Municipality of Kincardine in 1999. She often had several fiery discussions with fellow councillor Stuart Mowry.

She was also a real estate agent in the Kincardine area.

A graveside service to celebrate Margot’s life will take place at the Tiverton Cemetery, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Kathy Fraser officiating.

Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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Liz Dadson

Liz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.

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