It is with great sadness that after a brave acceptance of her brain tumour diagnosis, Mags passed away on Saturday 2nd November at home with her husband Brian beside her.
Mags’ committal will be held on the 21st November 11.30 a.m. at Dunfermline Crematorium, Masterton Road, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 8QR. All friends welcome.
She was amazing – a fabulous person, so brave, and always had a smile right to the end. A natural horsewoman – they just did everything she asked. Mags didn’t train her horses they just all worked together. The world has lost a special person, always giving.
I have lost not only my wee sister but best friend.
Mary Bryson, Mags’ sister
Eileen Cornish, SCDA Secretary writes:
Mags and Mary were very special people forming my carriage driving path in life. When we moved to Edinburgh in 1979, they introduced me to Carriage Driving, and as they say, the rest is history.
Mags used to drive a Knabstrup horse called Aero and she would often appear in our street in a housing estate with him in a Bennington 2-wheeler, along with her mother as passenger. All the young primary school and nursery children, and there were lots including my 2, went out to talk to Aero, who had manners to burn and was so gentle with the wee ones.
Once we had our wee ride and drive, Joe, we were welcomed as liveries, and then taken to fabulous venues, such as Dalmahoy and Dalmeny, to further my driving experience. Mags was always so helpful and nothing phased her, even when we arrived at a venue without all the harness that the 3 equines required! We all helped each other out and all had some fabulous outings. At home she ran the Meadowhead livery yard near the Braid Hills, Edinburgh, along with Mary.
Mags later drove a big cob called Quest, and took part at various events, including BDS Drive-outs and Central Scotland Area Events (a founding club of SCDA). Anne Hulse groomed for Mags, and Anne has some wonderful memories of fun days, with Mags always jolly, upbeat and smiling, whatever circumstances were thrown at her.
My abiding memories will be of that wonderful face lit up with her amazing smile, and her generosity of spirit. The world is a poorer place without her.
RIP Mags. xxx
SCDA sends its sincere condolences to Brian, Mary and the family