During the last decade of her life,Margaret Laurence was actively involved in speaking and writing about issues that concerned her such as nuclear disarmament,the environment,literacy, and other social issues.Today,that work continues through organizations like the Margaret Laurence Fund and honors like The Margaret Laurence Award for Excellence which continue to support such worthy causes in her name.Margaret Laurence died on January 5, 1987 and her ashes were interred at the Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa,Manitoba.• During the last decade of her life, Margaret Laurence was actively involved in speaking and writing about issues that concerned her such as nuclear disarmament, the environment, literacy, and other social issues. Today, that work continues through organizations like the Margaret Laurence Fund and honors like The Margaret Laurence Award for Excellence which continue to support such worthy causes in her name. Margaret Laurence died on January 5, 1987 and her ashes were interred at the Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa, Manitoba