Margaret and Douglas Drew

DREW, Margaret Elizabeth Harrison June 1, 1938 – December 2, 2025

DREW, Douglas Arlen March 3, 1930 – December 2, 2025

It was the early 70’s in a piano bar in Toronto where Doug and Margaret first met. It was the beginning of the great adventure of the rest of their lives together.

Douglas was born in Vancouver, BC. He grew up in Davidson, SK where he was raised by his grandparents. He was a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, Engineering. After graduating, Doug married and settled in Ontario where he and his first wife Betty raised 3 children.

The thing that most defined Doug throughout his life, was his love of Bridge. Doug was a founding member of the Canadian Bridge Federation and a Hall of Fame member. He served as a representative on the American Contract Bridge League board of directors from 1969 to 1993 and served as president of the ACBL in 1984. He was responsible for the creation of the ACBL Educational Program. Doug also served on the World Bridge Federation executive. Doug played his last game at the Monterey Bridge Club a week before he passed.

Apart from his bridge accomplishments, Doug was a professional engineer, finishing his working career at Noma.

Margaret was born in Fredericton, NB. She attended MacDonald College, graduating as a teacher in home economics. Most of her working life she worked for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, responsible for managing the educational program for rural youth 4H and was the regional supervisor of home economists. After she and Doug married, she changed careers, leaving one form of home economics for another, selling real estate. It was the hustle and bustle of the Toronto market in the early 80’s. Her incredible people and organizational skills made her a natural.

Although Margaret never played bridge, she supported Doug’s other love. Margaret played a huge role in organizing social activities and events particularly when Doug was ACBL president.

In retirement, they lived in Sarasota FLA and most recently in Victoria.

Margaret never met a sunset she didn’t like. Get togethers were always filled with laughter, song, dance, ukulele playing, card games and often too much wine. Doug and Margaret were devoted to each other, a perfect complement. She was his sweetheart and he was her babe.

When Margaret was hospitalized in late September, Doug was at her side daily. Margaret entered Victoria Hospice on November 29. Doug joined her on November 30. Together till the end, Margaret and Doug died on December 2nd, 14 hours apart, a fitting ending to their love story. We will miss them dearly.

Predeceased by daughter Jean, brother Charles, brother-in-law Roger, they leave behind, Murray (Bev), Diane (Aaron), grandchildren, Diane (Konrad), Zach (Rachel), Martine (Tanqueray), Nina (Phil), Austin (Kate), Zoe, great-grands, Maggie, Jack, Liv, Casey, Mia, Luca, sister Mary Lou, sister-in-law Elizabeth, nephew Stephen, nieces Karyn and Mary and families.