Condolences
My Dear Auntie Gwinnett, you were certainly a bright light in our family. I have so many beautiful memories of you, times when I was able to spend vacation with you. Corey went with my parents and I stayed with you, Craig and Uncle Garry, you bought Craig and I little cardboard cities and we would build for hours. My favourite memory is the family reunion at the lake when you were out to win the award for most courteous and helpful PeeOn, you were such a fun and awesome Auntie I will miss you. I am sure you and Mom and Grandma and Grandpa are having an awesome time in heaven right now. Thank you for always loving us and for your great big heart.
Love Debbie
My sincere condolences to you Garry, Corey and Craig and families. Gwen me was a wonderful lady. Always happy to see us and great visitor. She’ll be missed by so many. God Bless you all
Gwenne was such a kind and engaging person. I know this because of my friendship with her sons which started in my later grade school years. She always made time to talk and always offered to feed me. My thoughts are with Garry, Corey and Craig.
Sending all of Gwennes family and friends our thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories from when I was young. May you all find warmth in your hearts that Aunt Gwenne rests in peace, and may your memories help brighten your days.
Love Sandi and Kurt Sandberg
We were very saddened to hear of Gwenne’s passing. Although we haven’t been together as couples for a number of years we do have some very good memories of past times. One being just before Linda and I were married, you and Gwenne took us out to celebrate. What a night of celebration with “very chilled” Mateus!
Gwenne often accused me of leading Garry astray but she must have forgotten I was much younger and of course more innocent.
Gwenne was said to be a very good cook and ironically we used a recipe of hers this past New Years morning for pork sausage meat.
Our thoughts are with you Garry and your family during this time of sadness but may many fond memories of Gwenne lighten your hearts and carry you through.
Our sincere condolences,
Wayne and Linda Ludwig
I am so sorry to hear of Greene's passing. My condolences to you Gary and your family.
I am so grateful for the life Gwenne lived as I like John Smith felt she was like a second mother. We were so blessed to live in a community that benefited from Gwenne's acts of service. I happened to benefit more than others as I hung out a lot at the Mcivor household when they lived on Farrel and Farnham. In these homes, where she worked tirelessly I received her unending acts of service as she cared for me like I was one of the family. She always had to cook extras as someone with a "hollow leg" would be joining them for dinner.
Gwenne also showed she cared genuinely for my family, which was often discussed between Cathi and me. Even though we saw less and less of her over the years I know Gwenne did all she could to be a positive impact on our lives as that is who she was.
I have a belief similar to Indigenous teachings, where Gwenne's life will affect generations ahead. Gwenne's legacy is ingrained in the character of all the lives she touched. I am so grateful to be friends with her boys who perhaps unknowingly are like their mother are always looking out for and serving those around them.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Auntie Gwenne was one of my favorite people. I have so many great memories of time we spent together. Awesome meals and recipes swapped, her sneaking peanut butter in the dollies diaper to surprise Candice!! So many fun times in her and Uncle Garrys home. I loved her sense of humour and the great laughs we all had together. I remember her always finding me little jobs to keep me sane, like enumerating, wall papering and volunteer jobs to help out friends. Their door was always open and I always felt at home. I always thought Garry and Gwenne were the cutest couple, Garry would do her hair and pamper her and she would hold the fort together.
She will be dearly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lori
Auntie Gwenne was my second mom. She was always there for me when I was growing up. I was the flower girl at her wedding and was so excited that Uncle Garry was going to be my Uncle! They both treated me like I was their own daughter. My siblings and I were always so excited - counting down the days even hours sometimes before our next visit from the McIvors. My memories of Auntie Gwenne were that she was so kind hearted and giving. She always had something good to say about everyone. She was a good listener and was happy whenever we would come for a visit. She was hospitable and her door was always open. I was blessed to live with Auntie Gwenne and Uncle Gary after highschool and worked in the office with her which was one of my first office jobs. I remember how fast she was on the calculator and I practiced and practiced using the calculator without looking so I could be as fast as her. I also remember how beautiful her hand writing was and I used to trace over it to try and write as nice as she did.
Auntie Gwenne and Uncle Gary visibly loved each other and I admired their dedication and commitment to each other. She was a wonderful wife and mother and was so loving and supportive of my kids. She welcomed them into her family and both of them loved her dearly. I loved how Mom and Auntie Gwenne were so close and it was so much fun watching them together. My life has been enriched having Auntie Gwenne as my Aunt. I can hear her voice and her laugh when I think of her. There are so many wonderful memories I have and will cherish. Auntie Gwenne you will always be in our hearts - I love you...Wanda
I miss her smile and laugh and playful humor. I remember her laugh when she asked how long the warranty was on the paint job on your house in DeWinton and I told her it ran out after the last brush was cleaned. Her laugh was contagious but her heart was one of kind. Sending you all loving and healing thoughts.
Deep sympathy,
Susanne
I remember Gwenne being a great mother and cook.
Funny enough, I am making Clam Chowder using her recipe tonight for my family...they love it, like I did when she made it for us.
My thoughts and payers go out to the entire family.
Oh my Gosh...Gwenne was an amazing lady. Always there to do what she could to help. Hosting our rehearsal dinner for our wedding was such a special gift to us. Always a good time could be had with Gwenne. That little lady had such a big spark.
Glenn was like a second mother to me. She was loving, kind and an amazing woman. Having known her for 50 of my 56 yrs I will miss her, as I know many of us will. I will miss her raspy voice and her laugh. I will miss how tough she was and how she often filled the room with her presence, all 5 feet of her. I loved her and all she taught me.
I will miss ‘Aunty Gwenne’. I have a special memory to share. 20 years ago I was on a little tour through the mountains and I stopped at their acreage in Okotoks. At breakfast I noticed my Grandma Betha’s kitchen prayer hanging on the wall. It hadn’t been that long since she died and Aunty Gwenne saw it was still affecting me. She said ‘you remember that kitchen prayer don’t you! I can see that it is pretty special to you. I’m not ready to let it go but when I do, I’ll make sure you get it.” I said that it wasn’t necessary, but it was nice to offer. Well then 5 years ago when Her memory was fading and she struggled to talk to people for very long, she got it to my Dad who brought it to me. When I called to thank her I wasn’t even sure if she would even get on the phone. But sure enough sh did. She said ‘I knew how special that little prayer picture was to you and I really wanted you to have it!’ It’s now hanging in our family cabin at Anglin Lake. I think of her and Grandma Betha every time I look at it.
Our thoughts are with you and your family as you go through this sad, difficult time.
There are too many memories of Gwen to share having grown up in the same small town, going to the same small school, riding that same school bus, being in the same band, living with you while going to SAIT!
We will cherish the many happy memories we have of Gwen.
We share your sorrow!
Our most sincere thoughts of sympathy on the passing of your Mom as well.
Hugs,
Stan & Darlene
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