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Kathy “Kay” Gilks (nee Stratigeas)

October 27, 2017 By Egan Funeral Home 47 Condolences

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Passed away at home on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, Kathy Gilks, Mansfield, beloved wife of Don.   Loving mother of Mike and Tamara, Sam and Kim, Kelly and Marcel, and Jeff.    Proud Yiayia of Desiree, Kaitlyn, Masson, Samuel, Riley, Ivany, Lauryn, Jenna, Paige and Cole.    Dear sister of Mary, Peter, Bill, Gerry and John.

The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Sunday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 6 – 9 o’clock.

Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, October 30 at 2 o’clock.

Followed by cremation.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com

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Condolence Messages

  1. Sandra

    October 27, 2017 at 1:12 pm

    I will miss you terribly my beautiful friend.
    RIP

    …….sandra xoxo

  2. Danielle

    October 27, 2017 at 1:31 pm

    I will cherish all memories & laughter that we had together, I will miss your stories and everlasting love for your family.

    Love Danielle xoxo

  3. Christina St-Laurent

    October 27, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    A beautiful lady gone too soon…. love to you and your family

  4. Sam Stratigeas (Peter's)

    October 27, 2017 at 2:25 pm

    Bye bye for now aunt Kay… May your soul rest in peace.

  5. Bill and Doris Holmes

    October 27, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    My dear friend, I still can’t believe you’re gone. You have been my sister and my friend and most of all I will miss our laughs and beating the boys at cards. RIP Kay till we meet again xoxoxo

  6. Steph

    October 27, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    I will never forget how kind, caring, and loving you were to me and everyone at work. You will be greatly missed. My heart and thoughts are with your family. Love to you and your family.

  7. Laura

    October 27, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    I will miss you Kathy…you are a beautiful person inside and out ..gone to soon RIP my friend❤

    Laura xoxo

  8. Danielle Stratigeas

    October 27, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    My heartfelt condolences to you all. Aunt Kay was an amazing lady and I will cherish the wonderful memories I have of her. Much love.

  9. Jo Doherty

    October 27, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    R I P dear friend. You will never be forgotten. I will miss our talks and laughs. Such a shock.
    Condolences to family

  10. Joyce MacKinnon

    October 27, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    Dear Don…..great big hugs to you and your family. Peace be with you all…hold those fun memories in your heart to carry you through this next part of the journey. We know Kay’s been met by a host of angels. Xxoo Joyce

  11. Sharon Dawson

    October 27, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    Uncle Eugene I’m at a loss for words.
    I am so sorry that Aunty Kay has left us but she will never be far from you and the family.
    Talk and she will listen, remember that.
    I will miss that little bundle of fire.

    Sharon xoxo

  12. Wendy

    October 27, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    Gone far too soon. I will miss you at Walmart.

  13. Sherry

    October 27, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    Words can’t describe what a wonderful friend and co worker you were. You will be truly missed. My condolences to your family.

  14. Paul & Sofija Ouzounis

    October 27, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    Our deepest condolences

  15. chris ouzounis

    October 27, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    On behalf of Chris & Linda Ouzounis & Family Our Condolence To The Family

  16. Jen Stratigeas Gigis

    October 27, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    Dear Uncle Don, Sam, Mike and families I wanted to send you our deepest condolences for the sudden loss of our beloved aunt Kay. I will cherish the wonderful memories I have of her. She will be greatly missed by all of us. Jen (Stratigeas) Gigis and family xoxoxo

  17. Tammy

    October 27, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    A lovely lady and co worker, always a smile and a kind word. Rest In Peace sweet lady. Deepest sympathy to the family. Tammy xo

  18. Wayne and Joan Gilks

    October 27, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    Our hearts are broken,,just can’t comprehend this,I will surly miss our conversations and her laughter,she was A great gal and we had good times together.our thoughts and prayers to You Don and all the FamilyR.I.P Dear Friendy,you will always be with us in thoughts and spirit.God Bless. Wayne and Joan

  19. Rosemary Moore

    October 27, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    RIP beautiful Kathy. We will all miss your friendly smile and spirit as you were one of our Wally Peeps. I will miss going thru your cash and you commenting me on my fake blonde hair. Love you Girlxxx Rosie

  20. Marlene

    October 27, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    Words cannot express this empty feeling inside Kathy you were an amazing lady with so much strength and courage You were a true friend and I will misss you so much A piece of my heart went with you my “sista” . Always and forever in my heart RIP my dear loving friend My sincere sympathy to Don and family Such a terrible loss of a genuine loving lady We will miss your warm smile every day

  21. Denise

    October 27, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    Kathy, you made me laugh and you were an awesome lady. You will be missed dearly.
    Denise Berthelot

  22. Richard Alice Gilks

    October 27, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    Richard and I are sending our condolences to Eugene (Don) and family. We are so sadden reading of her passing. Rest In Peace. You will be missed Kathy
    !!!

  23. Debbie Arts

    October 27, 2017 at 11:33 pm

    Work will never be the same Kathy now that you are gone, I will miss our friendship, our laughs, you’re a beautiful lady with the biggest heart of all. Take care my friend, till we meet again.

    Debbie Arts xoxoxo

  24. Darlene Avram

    October 28, 2017 at 12:41 am

    Dear Don and Family.
    So Shocked to Hear this Very Sad News.
    Sending Prayers and Deepest Condolences to You and all the Family.
    Danny and Darlene Avram and Family

  25. Rosemary

    October 28, 2017 at 6:38 am

    RIP beautiful lady. Kathy I will miss going through your cash and laughing bout my hair colour.

  26. Jackie baird

    October 28, 2017 at 10:00 am

    My friend my loss I will forever miss you

  27. Denise Dreger Wall (OLG)

    October 28, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    Don,

    My condolences to you and your family. May your many memories ease your sorrow.

  28. Tom/Marsha Macphee

    October 28, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    My heart is breaking my dear Kay, you were the sweetest most generous and loving person. The world will be much darker and emptier without you. Rest in Peace dear friend.
    tom/marsha

  29. Lynne McCart

    October 28, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    Dear Don and Family,
    My heartfelt condolences to you and yours, with the passing of your wife. May fond memories turn tears into smiles and heartache into gratitude for a life well lived. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  30. Gord and Nancy Barratt

    October 28, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    Our condolences to you and your family.

  31. Chris

    October 28, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    You will be missed my friend.

  32. Al Smith

    October 28, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    Dear Don,

    I’m sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.

  33. Karen Cleary

    October 29, 2017 at 12:22 am

    Kathy,
    I was so very blessed to have met you in the last year at work where we had our little talks. You were an amazing woman and I am truly going to miss you and your beautiful big smile.
    Love Karen xoxo.

  34. Jen

    October 29, 2017 at 8:58 am

    RIP Kathy, your beautiful smile and laughter will be missed at work

  35. Sandra

    October 29, 2017 at 10:48 am

    To Kathy’s family and loved ones, my deepest condolences to you at this difficult time. Words may not take away the pain you feel but know that Kathy made a positive mark on many and she will be truly missed everyday that her beautiful smile and warm personality isn’t here to greet us.

  36. Hugh Ferguson

    October 29, 2017 at 11:28 am

    My deepest Sympathy Don

  37. Sandy McDonald

    October 29, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    Rip. You ALWAYS put a smile on my face.. Thank you for your friendship… God has taken another Angel..

  38. otto and Ona gilks

    October 29, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    Our thought are with you and the family. She will not suffer anymore. Sorry we cannot be there but our thoughts are with all of you.. Will be thinking of you at this this time. Otto and Ona

  39. Sharon and Keith Hunter

    October 29, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    Cherish the memories you’ve made along the way! To all her family and friends, sending prayers at this difficult time.

  40. Sandy McDonald

    October 29, 2017 at 10:42 pm

    Thank you for always putting a smile on my face… RIP

  41. Beatriz Baumfeld

    October 29, 2017 at 10:56 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with all the Family. You were such a positive, fun and loving person and from day 1 you were so kind to me at work and always helpful. God needed another beautiful flower in his garden and he chose you, rest in peace, you are gone from earth but never from our hearts!

  42. Janice and John Murray

    October 29, 2017 at 11:29 pm

    We are so very sorry to learn of Kay’s Passing. A great loss to the world. A fantastic lady. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
    Janice & John Murray

  43. Andrea and Jimi Xenidis

    October 30, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    We were saddened to hear the news and send our deepest condolences.
    Her loving smile was ever present, and will live in our memories forever.
    Andrea and Jimi Xenidis

  44. Glenn and Kim Norgaard

    October 30, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    Our condolences to your family in this difficult time of grieving and healing.
    May the memories comfort the mind and help the soul.

  45. Paulette Smith

    October 30, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Kay always had a smile and hug for me. Please accept my condolences

  46. Sharon and Dave Hodges

    November 2, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    Don and family,

    Our condolence to you and yours.

    Dave and Sharon Hodges

  47. Bill Hurley

    November 4, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    Don, I did not know Kay but I recall our time in 23 Div. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
    Sincerely
    Bill Hurley.

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