Obituary of Gale Elizabeth Dunphy

June 19, 1959 - St. John's, Newfoundland

August 24, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta

Gale Elizabeth Dunphy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at the age of 63 years, surrounded by her loved ones. Gale died from complications that arose from a rare stroke she had in October 2021.

Gale attended Memorial University, graduating with both an Education and Physical Education degree in 1980. She continued her education with degrees from Mount Royal in both Electronic Publishing and Technical Writing, a Master of Arts from the University of Alberta in Communications and Technology, and diplomas from the University of Calgary in Public Relations, and in Occupational Health and Safety. Gale worked at Alta-Link.

Her curious nature, generous attitude and whip smart intelligence is what made a mark on hearts across Canada. She was well known for her dinner parties, her taste in art and antiques, her funny anecdotes and motivational wisdom.

She leaves behind her loving husband Jim of Calgary, daughter Heather (Kor Nielsen) of California, son James Alexander of Montreal, and her precious grandchildren, Devon, and Violet whom she loved with all her heart. Also mourning are Gale's Newfoundland family, her mother Elizabeth Crewe, brothers, Wade (Anita), and Bradley (Tracey); sisters, Jennifer (Walt Rose), and Lisa (Perry Muise); and nieces, Emma and Hannah Crewe, Julia Rose, and Jenny Dunphy.

She was an awesome woman. We are glad to have known her and so sad to have lost her so young.

A Memorial Service will be held at Ranchmen’s Club (710 13th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0K9), on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.

A Memorial Service for Gale’s family and friends in Newfoundland will take place at Barrett’s Funeral Home Mount-Pearl (73 Commonwealth Ave, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 1W7) on Monday, September 5^th, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., with a Visitation taking place on Sunday, September 4, 2022, between 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Condolences, memories and photos can also be shared and viewed here. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca.

In living memory of Gale Dunphy, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.