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Welcome to Margaret Sugar's website. This is a celebration of Margie's life & impact on so many people over the years.

On August 8th, Margie was diagnosed with an aggressive, rare (poorly-differentiated neuroendocrine) cancer which ended her life on October 14th. Margie remained positive and content through her illness. Realistic about not fighting it, instead she continued to connect with her many friends and family, setting another example on how to live our own lives in the face of adversity, with serenity & peace.

Margie lived her life large, set a model for us all, and we should cherish our time with her. Feel free to browse all the blogs, look at some photos, or enter your brief comments, or longer remembrances.

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Headed Out Today

Sep 15

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9/15/2008 4:02 AM

River & John are headed back to Vashon Island (outside Seattle) today, after a delightful month here in Boulder. Margie has made the trip out a very engaging, productive, soulful experience. I'm surprised it hasn't been more sad or emotional (though there have been moments!), but Margie's clear wishes for herself, and her contentment with her passage, has set a positive tone throughout. Her path is not one I'd chose for her, but she is content and clear about her own path - and has a bit more wisdom than I, which I just need to respect.

It has been a blessing for the whole family to be able to say our peace with Mom and cherish these last weeks with her. I'm hoping to come back by Thanksgiving, and spend more time with her then.

I'd also like to extend a huge note of appreciation for Anne, Arvadus & Grace's generous accommodation of me this past month in their charming bungalow. Abby has done much to help me out and and times with Bob, Dave & Anna, Tait & Sara, Elizabeth & Keith, Bill and Taya have been way too brief but great. Thank you all.

Fortunately Mom will not be lonely this next month! Just back from her gig in Paonia, Abby will be around for the next month or more, Mom's dear friends Shep, Gay and Marian will be in starting tomorrow, Peter & Jill come in for a week or two this Saturday, and then sister Elisabeth is likely to come out for a spell. And of course Anne continues throughout to provide the mainstay of support and continuity for Margie. Margie just may have to kick us all out again so she can enjoy her privacy!

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Mac McGinty 11/7/2008 11:00 AM

Although I have said my final goodbye to this world class lady, Margie, I still feel the pain of her loss. It will take some time to shed the loneliness I feel. Her love is still in my life and I see her smiling face when I close my eyes. At my age I despair of ever finding anyone to take her place in my heart. My final wish for her is that her soul is souring with eagles Submitted By: Mac McGinty

Stacy Margolin 10/30/2008 5:15 PM

I met Margie at Boulder Police Department. We were advocates together, and she was always a ray of sunshine...and kindly advice. In 1996 she shared her special brownie recipe with me - and I have used it ever since, always thinking of her when I made a fresh batch! Margie will be missed. I was so fortunate to know and work with her. Submitted By: Stacy Margolin

Michael Everitt 10/28/2008 8:58 PM

Margie, thank you thank you thank you for John and Peter! My life is richer for them. Submitted By: Michael Everitt

Mark Stangl 10/27/2008 9:59 AM

Margie thanks for a wonderful life. I remember clearly that Mexican cooking classes and our introduction. There's so much history that without you I would have never had two wonderful children, Tait and Abby. Thank you for the love and care you gave them in those early years. Thank you for adventures skiing and your relentless optimism and curiosity about the world around you. You never had an unkind word for anyone. I learned a great deal from you. Submitted By: Mark Stangl

Kate McEachern 10/27/2008 8:38 AM

To the Family of Margie: I am deeply sadden by the loss of Margie. I met your mum when I was a young child living as a neighbor on Streetsboro Street in Hudson, Ohio. I fondly spent time watching Margie prun her Bonsai collection at the kicthen table, collect chestuts from the tree on the corner of the drive way and walking the land back to the Robinson's property. She was always kind to me, warm and loving with an amazing smile, and a glitter in her eye. You knew she was wise when you met her. Her grace and love will be truly missed. While it has been years since I have seen her (last in 1988 en route to Telluride - I spent the night with a friend and had a fabulous dinner)she will always be an inspiration. God Bless. Kate McEachern South Burlington, VT Submitted By: Kate McEachern

Neal McBurnett 10/26/2008 3:25 PM

I read Margie's obituary in the Boulder Daily Camera today (Oct 26). It is a lovely tribute to such a wonderful person. I learned new things about her adventures in life, and look forward to seeing everyone at her memorial service. I also learned of the death of another wonderful UUCB friend, Flo Isackson, on the same page. Such strong women! Here is a link: http://www.dailycamera.com/obits/2008/oct/26/margaret-hawkins-sugar/ Submitted By: Neal McBurnett

Sherry King 10/20/2008 7:43 AM

I am alternately stunned and deeply saddened at the thought of my world without Margie Sugar in it, except in my heart and memory. Our connection began at the Unitarian Church and extended to Summit County, Colorado. I have been so grateful for the blog. Margie's family, thank you for that. I send my heartfelt condolences. Submitted By: Sherry King

Bea Hearne 10/20/2008 6:08 AM

I have known Margie all of my life; she knew my parents before they were married in Colorado Springs in 1954. We rekindled our freindship with a family visit in 2001, when we stayed together in several locations around Colorado, and then she visited us in England last fall 2007 to see our farm in Devon. Thanks to email we were able to keep in regular touch this past year, sending photos and exchanging news. We will miss Margie's loving enthusiam for our lives and those of her family and friends, and send to all of the family our very best wishes and our very deepest sympathy. Submitted By: Bea Hearne

Howard Marchbanks 10/19/2008 4:36 PM

Margie was one of my mother Gretel (Bloesch) Marchbanks' oldest and dearest friends, and even though I was only able to get to know her late in her life, i consider her one of the most extraordinary people I will ever be blessed to meet. My mother and I want to leave these words in her memory for her family and friends: "The loss of a single tree stills a thousand songs."--Author Unknown Submitted By: Howard Marchbanks

Harold and Mim Lasswell 10/18/2008 12:20 PM

Marge showed us how to "love life" even while her own life was ebbing away, and she was an inspiration to all of us on how to die the way she had lived, with grace and dignity.We will miss her. Harold & Mim Lasswell. Submitted By: Harold and Mim Lasswell

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