Elmvale and District Community Fund

Margaret McGuire spent 75 years in Elmvale, quietly contributing to the life of her community,
often behind the scenes and frequently anonymously. Over the years she served as a one-room
schoolhouse teacher and Sunday school teacher, worked alongside her husband Don in their
Queen Street drugstore, and pursued her passions as an amateur archaeologist, historian, and
collector. She was also a generous benefactor to the community she loved.

Before her death in 2009 at the age of 95, Margaret established The McGuire Trust to carry
forward her legacy of supporting education, children, women, history and the quality of life in
her community. For over 18 years, The Trust has supported charitable organizations that
strengthen the community and build capacity for the benefit of all.

In her memory, the Elmvale & District Community Fund has been established to ensure that
Margaret’s quiet commitment to her community continues for generations to come.