Parents Father: BLIGH, Clarence Arthur Mother: SHERLOSKI, Stephanie Birth Born on October 20, 1918 in Gerald, Melville Census Division, SK Death Died on May 11, 2014 in Melville Census Division, SK Buried in United Church Cemetery in Gerald, Melville Census Division, SK Marriages BESSEL, Herbert Walter Married on July 12, 1949 in Saskatchewan, Canada Children BESSEL, James Herbert BESSEL, Larry Arthur Notes Occupation: Teacher Obituary: Margaret 'Maline' (Bligh) Bessel entered into a peaceful rest with God on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, 2014. Maline was born on a farm near Gerald, Saskatchewan to Clarence and Stephanie Bligh on October 20, 1918. At age 21, she earned her teaching certificate in June 1939 and taught for almost 35 years in the Langenburg, MacNutt, Spy Hill, Esterhazy areas. She married Herbert Bessel in July 12th, 1949 and enjoyed 60 years together before Herbert's passing in Sept. 2009. She is lovingly remembered by her children, James (Evelyn) and Larry (Jackie) ; her grandchildren, Kristal (Paul), Kelsey (Conn), Michael (Jaime) and Chrissy (Brendan) ; and her five great grandchildren, Gabriella (parents Kristal and Paul), Sophia and Annalise (parents Kelsey and Conn), and Mikayla and Jordyn (parents Michael and Jaime). She was big sister to, Gordon Bligh (deceased), Lyle Bligh and Adela (Bligh) Weiss. A Memorial Celebration of Maline's life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at St. Andrews United Church, Esterhazy, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements in care of - MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (306-978-5200) www.mourningglory.ca The Star Phoenix Saskatoon,SK May 24,2014 Sources Newspaper Obituary: The Star Phoenix Saskatoon,SK May 24,2014 Images Margaret Bligh