Gwendolyn Elizabeth Gagnon
(nee Wray)
1926-2024
Born in Beeton to parents George Brown and Belva Julia (nee: Satermo), Gwen was a longtime school teacher with the Toronto Board of Education.
She was known for her love of gardening, music, ballroom dancing and playing bridge.
Predeceased by her brothers RJ, Jimmy, and Paul. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends and the numerous birds, squirrels and chipmunks in her backyard.
Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Friday January 3, 2024 from 10:30am until the time of Funeral Service in the chapel at 11am. Reception to follow in the funeral home’s Cliffside Hall.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Beeton by sending a cheque directly to the church: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Box 164, Beeton, Ont. L0G 1A0 or via e-transfer to [email protected] or to your favourite animal charity.
Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Memorial Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Friday January 3, 2025
10:30am - 11:00am
Memorial Service
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Friday January 3, 202511:00am
Lyle and Louise Longhurst says
Fond memories of Gwennie, she was a life long friend of my mothers. Loved to come back yearly for the Beeton Fair to renew acquaintances.
Sorry for your loss she was a wonderful person.
Patrick Keyes says
Condolences to Steven and Bob on the passing of your aunt Gwen.
A life well lived
Best Regards
Patrick Keyes
Kathryn Corbett says
Our sympathies to Gwen’s close friends and family. It was my privilege to get to know Gwen late in 2010 when my dad, Stewart Calhoun, introduced us. Dad was a widower at that time and newly reacquainted with Gwen. As Beetonians they had much in common. They made wonderful companions and Gwen showed a genuine interest in our family. We only saw each other on a handful of occasions (Dad passed away in 2013) but I was always grateful for her easy laughter and kindness. Sincerely, Kathryn and Dan Corbett
Richard Blanchard says
Larry, Bob and Steven, please accept my condolences on the passing of your aunt. Remember her best from those Christmases at your parents ‘ place in Alliston. Thinking of you at this time.
Elaine Broderick says
Gwen has been one of the dearest people in my life! I will miss her deeply. Her father and my grandmother were brother and sister. I her Mom lived to be 102/103(?) and I assumed she would do the same. I was blessed to visit with her briefly on a trip to Toronto in June (thanks to my son) and to talk on the phone about once a week over the years until recently when hearing and phone problems made it impossible. We even had a trip to Hawaii together in 1014.
Memories have come flooding back: weekends in Beeton as a child; playing games (euchre); tag, hide and go seek; visits to the cottage at Sauble Beach; how good she was to my Mother when my Dad was killed in a car accident.
Gwen was so very appreciative of the love, time and dedication she has received from her nephews. There is no thank you good enough for them. It breaks my heart that I cannot be there today. I will love her forever and know she will be missed by many!
Steve and Bonita Dynes. says
Gwen will be deeply missed by Steve and I.
We spent many evenings together over the past 18 years for birthday dinners, bbq’s or back yard get togethers enjoying a glass of wine while listening to Gwen’s fun filled stories of days gone by.
Gwen was a hard worker and fighter who endured a lot over her years but never complained. She was a strong loving lady.
We became closer in the years to follow as we shared life’s experiences. Gwen always listened with a supportive ear offering positive advise and suggestions to life’s trials and challenges.
We love you Gwen. We will miss you but are happy you are now resting comfortably with our dear Lord. Hugs.
Theresa Merrick says
Gwen was such good fun–I so enjoyed the times I spent with her. She’ll be missed.
Theresa
Delphine Archibald says
My sympathy to the family. We grew up together at the north end of Beeton.❤️