It is with a great sense of loss that our family announces the death of Gloria at the age of 89. Gloria spent her last weeks surrounded by family, and died in Laurel Place Hospice in Surrey after a short stay.
Her brief fight with cancer was handled like everything in her life, with grace, dignity, and a great sense of humour.
Gloria was born into a large loving family, and was predeceased by her parents and four brothers and four sisters, who remained close throughout their lifetimes. Gloria was also predeceased by her son Bruce Neilson, whose memory she kept alive for his children and grandchildren.
Gloria is survived by her adoring husband Murray, and her loving daughters Lori, Nona and Cindy (Tom). She also leaves behind her beloved Grandchildren : Jennifer (James), Heather (Christopher), Katie (Jesse), Ted (Richard), David, Jacqueline (Luke), River, and Sawyer. The pride and joy of her final years were her Great Grandchildren Jonna, Nora, Lorelei, Oliver, Roland and Elise.
Gloria mastered social media, and kept close contact with many extended family members and friends across the country and throughout the world. She will be sadly missed by all those who enjoyed her lively comments, animated phone conversations, and keen interest in their lives.
Her many accomplishments and numerous adventures would fill a book, which indeed she had been writing over the past years. Suffice it to say her vast range and depth of knowledge was appreciated by all who knew her. An hour spent with Gloria would leave you smiling, and amazed by her memory and artful storytelling.
Gloria has been cremated and a memorial will be held at a date yet to be decided during the summer. The details will be announced on her Facebook page.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Fraser Health, and in particular the caring nurses at Laurel Place Hospice.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Covenant House in Vancouver, a charity that was dear to Gloria.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gloria Lillian Neilson January 9th 2020..
Décès pour la Ville: Aldergrove, Province: Colombie britanique