Margaret O'Halloran
I remember Margaret as a good friend who I met at Nottingham U3A. We sometimes used to go for lunch at a nearby cafe after our meetings. They served substantial sandwiches so Margaret would eat as much as she was comfortable with and take the remainder home for later.She always joined in whatever activity interested her and did not allow her illness to restrict her wide range of interests. When she was Chair of Nottingham U3A, I was impressed by her quiet but firm way of dealing with challenging situations and people.
When we needed funds, she proposed a substantial increase in subscriptions, that was only partly supported. So Margaret organised a fund raising garden party at her house that she and all who attended enjoyed so much. Typical of her supportive way of achieving a positive outcome.
Christine
I was sad to hear that Margaret O'Halloran had passed away.
I would like to pay tribute to Margaret, who came to the rescue of the U3A Singers at a time when we again found ourselves without a pianist.
Even though she was already struggling with Parkinson's, she continued to play and sing with us until sadly her illness forced her to relinquish her role. She was very much appreciated and I know will be warmly remembered.
Gillian Smith
As a more recent U3A member, I didn't know Margaret well but I was always impressed by her determination and dedication in coming to play the piano regularly for the Singing group, despite her health problems.
Linda
Margaret was one of the first people we met at the Nottingham U3A when we joined the Shakespeare group. We were impressed by the way she tackled the restrictions imposed by Parkinson’s on her with quiet humour and resilience. There was never a hint of self pity but a determination to enjoy what life had to offer. We feel diminished by her passing
Colin and Nina Sedgwick (Shakespeare group)
We'd like to give our sympathies to Margaret's family.
Many years ago, she was a stalwart member of our music group. We had interesting conversations with her. Even when she had to be accompanied by her carer, she still attended.
One of the requests she had was to see and hear Britten's "Midsummer Night's Dream". We said we would try, but, because the group hadn't taken well to "Peter Grimes" (though we, ourselves appreciated it), we delayed showing it, and it is a matter of regret that we didn't show it while she was still able to attend.
Les and Margaret Genway.