McLeod, Gwendolyn Helen, 72, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away on Friday, August 19th, 2011, in the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax.
Born in Bridgewater she is the daughter of Gwendolyn “Girlie” (Levy) Wolfe and the late Stanley Wolfe.
Gwen helped form the Brooklyn Brownie corps, where she was a leader for a number of years, before becoming a leader with the Brooklyn Girl Guides. She worked many jobs in retail over the years before going to work at the Brooklyn Post Office. She had many hobbies that she enjoyed, such as knitting, rug hooking, ceramics and shopping. She enjoyed traveling with her family to the power boat races they competed in throughout Eastern Canada and the United States and driving to Florida with Reg for winter vacations.
She is survived by her loving husband Reginald; sons Terry (Norma), of Sheet Harbour, Gary (Sharon), of Brooklyn, Michael (Ann), of Liverpool, Danny, of Brooklyn; grandchildren Devin, Amber, Cody, Cory; great grandson Ayden; sister Carolyn (Don) Kriwokan, of Surrey, B.C.; close family friend Wayne, of Lunenburg.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 22nd, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., from Seaside Community Cemetery, Brooklyn. Reverend Steven Hopper officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Arthritis Society or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Lannie and Judy Francis
To Reg and family, so very sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. Our family’s thoughts are with you during this hard time. Hope you are able to get through this by remembering the good times. Lannie and Judy Francis
Dianne & David Wamboldt
Reg & Boys…..
We were so sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. Hold on to the good memories, as they will help get you through this trying time.
Janice and Kenny
So sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing, she was so special. I looked forward to her hair appointments every week. She will surely be missed. Our thoughts are with you. Janice M. and Kenny Alexander.
Linda & Curtis Mailllett
Our sincere condolences to Reg. and family. We were saddened to hear of Gwens passing. Please remember the great memories that you will always share of good times. Bless all of you, Linda & Curtis
Cindy Mooers
Dear Reg,Girlie & to all of Gwens family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Gwen was a remarkably strong , loving lady who always had a smile even during the many days she was in pain. She will be missed very much but never forgotten.Gwens family was what kept her going and her grandchildren were her pride and joy. My heart goes out to all of you.
Cindy Mooers
Home Support
Rose (Veinot) Mooers
To Reg, Girlie and family my deepest sympathy to you all. She was a wonderful person who thought so much of family. May your many memories sustain you through this difficult time.
freda and jim norman
so sorry reg and boys on the passing of your mother and wife guen may she rest in peace no more pain
Heather Anthony
Reg, Girlie and all the Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy’s to you all.
Betty-Jean & Beverley Colp
Reg, Girlie & families – Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Gwen. She & I were childhood friends and I will remember her for the happy times we had as kids. She will always be in your hearts. God bless you all.
Geraldine Stevens Williams
To Reg and Danny and Girlie and all of Gwen`s family:
So sorry to hear of Gwen`s passing. She was always so cheerful whenever I saw her, although she was always in pain..
May God grant you His comfort as you go on without her.
Helen Lilly
To Gary,Sharon and family,
So sorry to hear about Gwen,My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Peggy & Francis Payzant
To Reg And Families:
We were saddened to hear of Gwen’s passing, Our prayer’s and thought’s are with you at this most difficult time. May God Bless You All. She is now at peace.
Francis & Peggy Payzant.
Barb Fralic
Reg, Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Barb and Shirley and Millard Kempton
Cathie & Kevin Wentzell
Sharon, Gary & Family
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
sarah and albert whynot
sorry to hear about gwens passing our thoughts are with you all sarah and albert whynot
Dan& Joyce
Our hearts go out to you all
Dan and Joyce
Dear Reg &Gwens family,our hearts go out to you at this sad time,God bless you all
james smith
reg and family,
kind thoughts and fond memories are with you,
sincere sympathy
jim smith
Joanne Muise&John Bridges
I would like to express my depest condolences &sympathy to all of Gwen s family&friends..our thoughts are with you at this difficult time..
Freda Muise
Reg, Girlie and Family. So sorry for your loss. Sincere sympathy to the family. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Bertha Gerhardt
t0 Reg and Girlie and families So sorry to hear about Gwen My thoughts and prayers will be with you all Bertha Gerhardt
shirley anthony homecare
to girlie &family’
so sorry to hear of your loss, please take comfort that she is safe in the arms of God and has no pain only everlasting peace and love.
shirley anthony
homecare
Heather Everett
To Girlie & family.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Susan Oickle
Reg and family so sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing I didn’t know her long but what I did know she was an exceptional person .My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .Susan Oickle
jackmacleod
Terry and families, so sorry for your loss.our prayers go out to you. Jack&Ellen
John and Judy Keeping
To Norma, Terry and Family, We are both very sorry to read of your mother’s passing Terry. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy and love, John and Judy.
Judi & Ken Minard
Above all, Gwen loved her family.
She fought her RA with a smile and a great will to live.
A true and dear friend who leaves a huge void in her passing.
Frank and Susan MacKay
Gary, Sharon and family…..Susan and I are sad to hear of your mothers passing, Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Valerie & John Kempton
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Gwen. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Alfie & Theresa Brewster
Alfie & Theresa says to Reggie and family we were very sorry to hear of Gwen,s passing. we knew her for years and she was a lovely person, she always had a smile know matter how she felt, we enjoyed talking to her when we met . we would like to give you and your family our condolence chin up god bless Alfie & Theresa Brewster
Sally & Robert Fader
Reg & family:
So sorry for your loss. Gwen was a wonderful person and will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Susan MacLeod
Girlie, Reg and family: I am so sorry you have lost Gwen. She was a lovely person. My Aunt Ruth will miss the evening phone conversations she had with Gwen. Our thoughts are with you. Susan MacLeod and Ruth MacCaul.
Jane Warner
To Reg, Girlie and family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce & Vernon Hawkes
Girlie, Reg and Family.
So sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless
Philip & Rose Decker
To Reg & Family,
So sorry for your loss , Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Philip & Rose Decker
Judy & Doug Parnell
Girlie, Reg, and family. So sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Judy & Doug
Arnie & Carol Jollimore
Reg. and family..
So sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. On behalf of the Brooklyn Recreation Committee, we send you our deepest sympathy.
Take care of each other.
Mr. & Miss Maynard Carrier
Our Throughts goes out to the Family. I knew her when I lived on Great Hill # 2 , years ago . She was a nice & undergoing person. . God Bless . Debbie & maynard Carrier,
Donna West
Terry and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Stephen and Theresa Wentzell
Our deepest sympathy to the family.Well Reg I will miss Gwenie when she cam to the Superstore always loved to talk with you guys it made me feel good she was a special lady.She also knew how to make some one feel good I know mom will be in heaven with her and she will be safe with her now.She was a wonderful person god bless you all and me and Theresas thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lorraine and Bob Quinn
Gwen was an important, major supporter of Brooklyn and Sandy Cove Schools when her boys attended our classes. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.