Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Friend. Born to Louise and George Wilson in St. Boniface Manitoba. Gayle is predeceased by her brother Sandy and sister Georgie. She is survived by sons Todd, Matthew, daughter Janice and four grandchildren; Jade, Ashley, Mackenzie and Joshua.
Gayle spent most of her life in Victoria and had great memories of walking along Willows beach while holding hands with her dear Grandpa Lyon. She began working as a nurse’s assistant before starting her family at age of 22. She focused her time and energy on her children and their success. She built a thriving daycare to help support the neighbourhood and family friends. Gayle’s house was always welcoming and she was always ready to help who ever needed her. Christmas time was always a jubilant time. There was barely room for a tree and ornaments because the gifts were so plentiful and they were all focused on the needs and wants of her. As “G-Mo”, Gayle was in her glory. She felt that spoiling her grandchildren was her duty. She shared many stories with them about her Scottish heritage and stories of family, for Gayle this was an important part of her legacy and these stories bared repeating often and on occasion the versions were enhanced as only time could do.
As her kids moved on, she returned to work in a little Patisserie in Oak Bay Village. She loved her time there and the interaction with all who lived in the neighbourhood. In her retirement years, Gayle lived at Ross Place and the The Cridge Centre. She made many new friends and enjoyed her last few years and created many happy memories. As she retired, she did not slow down she refocused her energies on her health, family, friends and fun. She proudly shared with her granddaughter that she was still able to dance on tables in her 70’s. Many of life’s challenges were overcome by her spirit and determination. She trusted easily and loved openly. Her legacy will live on in her children and grandchildren. Her kindness and loving hands will be dearly missed.
The family would like to thank all of the care workers that made her last years more comfortable. Dr. Sumi Liebscher’s care was thorough and thoughtful. To the team at the Jubilee Outpatient Clinic, you were all incredible in making the last few years and the last few days for her as comfortable as possible. A memorial service was held at McCall gardens on December 13th, 2020, attended by immediate family and virtually by many family friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cridge Centre for Families in Gayle’s name, would be fondly appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gayle Hermenia Vaughan April 11th 1942 December 8th 2020..
mccall gardens funeral and cremation service
Death notice for the town of: Victoria, Province: Colombie britanique
Happy to have chatted with Gayle during this year by accident. We shared lots of laughs and a practical philosophy on life. It was very serendipitous to meet her by an accidental phone call. Made me so aware of the restrictions on folks in a home not fun for anyone.
Enjoyed so much the chats we had and trying to bring a little of my world to hers.