Gloria Dwyer
1955-2020
It is with great sadness that the family
of Gloria Marie Dwyer, age 64, of River
Hebert announce that she passed away peacefully at home surrounded by
family on February 29, 2020.
Born in Amherst on December 27, 1955,
she was the daughter of the late Roger and Helen (Wood)
Droesbeck.
Gloria began her working career at
Simpson Sears and then as the Cafeteria Manager at the River Hebert
District High School for 35 years before retiring in June 2018 where
she was instrumental in establishing the School Breakfast
Program.
Gloria’s number one priority was always
her family and close friends; she enjoyed organizing gatherings and
special meals with family and friends. Gloria cherished her
summer vacations at Heather Beach and spending time with her
grandchildren Gage and Maeve.
Gloria was a long standing member of the
River Hebert Joggins United Church, a member of the Church choir,
Board of Directors Dr. D.M. Cochrane Memorial Medical Centre and
member of the Christmas Cookie Swap Club.
Gloria is lovingly survived by her
husband of 45 years, Barry Dwyer of River Hebert. Left to
carry on her legacy is her son, Michael Dwyer (Tynan) of Southampton;
daughter Morgan Richard (Scott) of Halifax; grandchildren Gage and
Maeve Richard, chosen grandchildren Addison Gaudet (Kim) of Amherst;
Mason Gaudet (Amanda) of Amherst, and chosen great granddaughter
Everly.
She is also survived by sisters-in-law,
Carolyn Droesbeck of Amherst, Carol Ann Droesbeck of Salisbury, Gloria
Droesbeck of Moncton and Loisanne Droesbeck of Springhill;
mother-in-law, Isabelle Dwyer of Amherst, as well as several nieces
and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she is
predeceased by brothers Alex, Stewart and Verden
Droesbeck.
Arrangements are under the care and
direction of the Jones Family Funeral
Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where
visitation will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2020 from Noon until 2 pm
followed immediately at 2 pm by her funeral service, William (Bill)
Drysdale, DLM officiating. Gloria will be laid to rest
beside her parents at a later date in the River Hebert
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the School Breakfast Grab & Go – River
Hebert District School, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
Palliative Care unit, or charity of choice.
The family would like to thank the
doctors and nurses of the Oncology Unit at the Moncton Hospital, the
Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre Palliative Care Team, and the
Cumberland VON, especially Dr. Bobadilla and his staff for the
excellent care given to Gloria during her courageous
battle.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Gloria’s online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre
Facebook Page.
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Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia