FLORA OGILVIE

Posted: February 18th, 2025

1923 – Flora Ogilvie – 2025 Flora McL. Ogilvie nee Stratton passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. Flora was born on January 2, 1923. She was the adoring wife of Stanley Roy Ogilvie, who predeceased her in 1992. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Derris McLean Ogilvie Davies (Fred A. Davies) of Eldorado, Ontario; daughter-in-law, Heather of Edmonton; grandchildren, Mora Judy (Daryl) and Brian Ogilvie (Karen); great-grandchildren, Kyle and Ryan Judy and Madelin, Mallory and Josh Ogilvie. Flora was predeceased by her beloved husband and son, Charles James Ogilvie. Flora began teaching school in Bowell in 1943, using a mule wagon for transport. She married Roy Ogilvie in 1945. After a ten-year hiatus, she began teaching grade 2 in 1955 at Isobel Cox Primary School in Redcliff, where she spent the last 14 years as vice principal and librarian. She commented on her teaching experience at her retirement: “One must teach with love, for it is a part of discipline, and discipline is security in an uncertain world. One must deal differently with each child individually, for all little ones are very precious. Flora, also known to family and friends as Scotty, was born and raised in Redcliff and was very active in Gordon Memorial church. She will be interred in the Redcliff cemetery alongside her husband. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Flora Ogilvie. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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