Beckett, Margaret
Museum Supporter ~ 1903-1983
Maggie Beckett was one of the people involved in the very beginning of the Museum. This occurred through the efforts of the Women’s Institute in 1955. Principally involved the making of butter, first as a hostess at the Museum and then as an interpreter, Beckett described the butter-making process to the many school children who visited. The children were allowed to help and, finally, to sample the end product. Maggie Beckett was married to Grant Beckett for over 50 years, raising her family of four, and being active in many ways besides her work with the Museum. She retired from the Museum in 1980, remarking that she had thoroughly enjoyed her time there, meeting interesting people and enjoying the opportunity to interact with children. Her knowledge, experience, and reliability to contribute to the history so vital to preserve was recognized at a dinner held by the Museum staff in February of 1980.
Additional Information:
Wilmer Beckett
Kelly, Ann. “Butter making for many children always meant Maggie Beckett,” Owen Sound Sun Times, Wednesday February 27, 1980.
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