July 24, 1914 – November 8, 2013
It breaks my heart to advise the passing of my mother and best friend, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She adored her family and was our matriarch. May she rest in peace. Treasured mother of Carolyn (Don Norris). Darling Nan of Tracey (Bob), Troy and Trevor. Great-grandmother of Jacqueline, Nicole, Ashley and Brenden. She was quite proud of being a great-great-grandmother to Baby Harlow Gwen. Wife of the late Harold and dear friend of George. Queen of euchre, she was hard to beat, and has left a huge hole in our hearts, giver of cozy knitted slippers. Fondly remembered by Carrie and Jeanette.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Tuesday afternoon 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 o’clock.
Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday morning, November 13 at 11 o’clock.
Following a reception at the funeral home, interment Highland Memory Gardens, Toronto.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Research, National Office, 175 Bloor St. E., Suite 700, North Tower, Toronto M4W 3R8.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Janice Partington
Dear Tracey,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your Nana. I just heard the news today and want to extend my sympathies to you and your family. Your Nan sounds like quite the gal and I’m sure she’ll be missed but the fond memories will live on.
Love,
Janice
Patti Foley
Don, our heartfelt condolences to Carolyn and yourself on the passing of Gwendolyn. I lost my mom 3 years ago and my grandmother (who raised me) 4 years before that. These amazing women will always be with us as they live on in our hearts forever.
Jim & Edn Johnston
Carolyn & Don, our sincere sympathy of the passing of Gwen. We always enjoyed her company. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Carolyn McCabe
Dear Carolyn,
so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We played cards together in Tottenham. She was one of the most sweetest ladies I have ever known. Always smiling and loved everyone not a bad thing to say about anyone. She always remembered me as I had the same name as her daughter. We will all miss her at the euchre games in Tottenham. I am very sad now as I was always looking for her to play cards with she was a great card player. What a wonderful lady!
Carolyn McCabe
Alex Rodrigues
Losing a loved one is truly painful but knowing that Gwen has finally arrived at a happier place, should be comforting.
My heartfelt sympathies to you Carolyn, Don, Tracey and the rest of the family. May Gwen rest in peace.
jenna
im not sure if you guys know me or not I am her neighbours grand daughter my name is jenna and gwen was like a grandma to me as a matter of fact I used to call her my grandma and I still do, I loved her so much and I will miss her greatly my entire family was so happy we got to have her in our lives. I loved all the slippers she made me as well and there are so comfy 🙂 me and my family would just like to say our condolences and she will never be forgotten
Jeanne Egan
Carolyn and family
I cannot explain the sadness I feel from the loss of your mom and such a dear person in all ways. She always spoke so kindly tp me and we had some great laughs at euchre. You can be very proud to have had her for 99 years but we still want more. My mom was 97 and I know how proud I was of her. May Gwen rest in peace.
We will never forget her. My deepest sympathy to all of you
Joan Hinde
To Gwen’s family,
I have only gotten to know Gwen over the past year at the Thursday afternoon euchre here in Palgrave. She will be sorely missed. Such a bright, witty, funny and totally charming lady. God Bless.
Barb
My deepest condolensces to you and your family for your loss..I am a friend /relative of wee Nana and hope they are together again as they have been.
Barb
My deepest condolensces to you and your family for your loss..I am a friend /relative of wee Nana and hope they are together again as they have been in life .
Joan Morgan Delta Bingo Downsview Manager
My condolences to you and your family. .We at Delta Bingo feel the loss of dear Gwen she will always be remembered here…..
Lorena Rossi
Trevor: We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family in this time of sadness. What a beautiful woman!
Lorena
Don Nelson, Bolton, Ont.
Please accept my condolences for you and your family in the passing of Gwen. I played many a game of Euchre with Gwen as a partner and just as many as her opponent in progressive Euchre. With her sharpness and quick wit she kept everyone on their toes. A lovely person who will be missed by me, and many others. God bless.
Mel Church
Dear Tracey, Carolyn and Family
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time and tragic loss of your wonderful Nan and Mother a truly wonderful lady may you find comfort in the treasured memories of time shared with her god bless you all at this difficult time.
Thinking of You,
Mel and Family x
Louise Di Cecco
I have known Gwen for at least 10 years. We met in Nobleton at Euchre. She was a keen player and I loved playing with her but not against her as she had a way of usually winning. She would always save me a seat at her table. I recently had knee surgery and bless her heart, she would call me every second day to enquire as to how I was doing. She made me slippers to take to the hospital – I will forever treasure them. I and everyone else that had the joy of meeting your dear Mom will forever miss her. God Bless, she will be forever remembered.
Nancy B and Jimpy Potter
Dear Carolyn and family. At this time it is very hard to realize the impact that what has happened, We are all in mourning for your beautiful mother and ours. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Sandra Rudkin (Hayes)
Dear Carolyn and Family,
I was saddened to read of your Mother’s death. Many memories went through my mind. Being with you after school in the apartment and your Mom running up the long stairs in her high heels. Making breakfast for us after I slept over. She always made your friends feel so welcome. You have so many memories of “your best friend”. My deepest condolences.
Sandra Rudkin (Hayes)
Ken, Connie and Christopher Lund
So sorry to hear of her passing. Although we did not know her well, we shared the same hair-dresser and also our son will always remember her for the KNITTED SLIPPERS she made for him. They help to keep him warm in his basement apartment.
May she rest in peace and your family always treasure your fond memories of her.
Frank & Barb
Our deepest sympathy to all your family Carolyn & Don. Gwen was a wonderful, sweet lady. We pray that all your memories will comfort and heal your heart.
God Bless Gwen.
Barb & Frank
nancy marklinger
You and tracey shared many fun stories about your dear mom and nana at our Wednesday morning bowling. She was your treasure and always will be. My sympathy to you and family. Take care. Nancy
Beverley Nurden
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. May all your fond memories help you through this difficult time. Bev N.
Barry Willson
Sorry to here of aunt Gwens passing, my mom will miss her phone
calls they always cheered her up. It sure brought back a lot of memories our family shared over the years.
All the best wishes Carolyn and to your family.
Barry & Violet Willson
Pearl Morrison
Sorry to hear about the passing of Gwen
Marilyn McIntosh
Tracey, I never meet your Nan, but I know what a loving and caring relationship you had with her. My heart goes out to your family at such a sad time. Thinking of you
Marilyn
Karen & Liam & Shannon Kerr
Dear Carolyn and Family
I am so so sorry for your loss. Gwen was a wonderful, and very special lady.
We have so many happy memories of her as we were neighbors for a long time. We really missed her when she moved to Bolton.
I know how hard it will be to move on without her.
Shannon really missed them also when they moved.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and life will continue but just hold close all those wonderful memories. She will forever be in our hearts.