Obituary of Margaret Ann Bujold

Margaret Ann (Swanson) Bujold, 77, passed away after a brief and sudden illness on Sunday, July 5, at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her family. Margaret was born in So. Berwick, Maine on Feb. 5, 1938 to Everett and Katherine Swanson. Margaret was a lifelong resident of Duluth and was proud of her West Duluth roots. Margaret married Charles "Chuck" Bujold on Nov. 5, 1956, they raised three daughters together. In 1971, Margaret went back to work as a special education assistant with Duluth Public Schools were she retired after a 30-year career helping and guiding children. Margaret had a deep zest for life. She was passionate about her family and loved her children and grandchildren immensely. Margaret spent many years taking care of her grandchildren and rarely missed their sporting events, concerts and school programs. Chuck and Margaret shared more than 40 years together at their family cabin on Whiteface Reservoir, watching the grandchildren fish and swim, playing card games, horseshoes, and spending time with one another. Margaret enjoyed gardening, reading, and singing. She was a longtime member of Sweet Adeline's choir and the American Legion Post 71 Choir. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Bill Swanson. Margaret is survived by her husband, Charles of 59 years; daughters Kathleen (Paul) Skarman, Lori (Mike) McDonald and Maggie Bujold (Ed Grondahl); grandchildren, Max Skarman, Anders Skarman, Willie (Amy) Upton, Cheryl Upon, Everett Silbernagel, Ava Grondahl, and Holly Grondahl; two great-grandchildren Katie and Carter Upton; and her faithful dog, Sadie. GATHERING OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. July 10, in Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4100 Grand Ave., 218-624-5200.