1923 ~ 2015
Gertie passed away on October 16, 2015 at Eagle View Lodge peacefully with her family by her side. She was born in Port Arthur, Ontario on August 15, 1923.
Gertie moved from Ontario to BC in 1946, Raymond followed and they married Dec. 28, 1946. Gertie was happiest spending time with her family. She had work at CFB Comox until her retirement. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters. Her greatest joy was being Nana. She will be greatly missed; her ashes will join those of her beloved Raymond.
She was predeceased by husband Raymond, granddaughter Laura-Lee, parents, 2 sisters and 1 brother.
She is survived by children, Donna Gendron (Dave), Sonny, John (Bonnie), David (Cheryl), Bonnie Moore (Bill), Maureen Allen (Blaine), Cindy Harmon (Cole), Kelli Verboom (Don Walker), 12 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, sister Hilda Foster, Brother Andrew Brown (Naida), Nieces and Nephews.
A Celebration Of Life will be held on Monday, November 2nd at 2:00 PM at Piercy’s Mt. Washington Funeral Home, Donations to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation – Eagle View would be appreciated.
A special thanks to the caring staff at Eagle View Lodge for the wonderful care she received and also to Dr. Bakshi.
Please join us in remembering Gertie by visiting our memorial at www.piercysmtwashingtonfuneral.com