Gwendolyn Hurst
1930-2021
Hurst, Gwendolyn Jean (nee
Cowan)
Gwen was a nurse – training she used throughout her
life. She was crystal clear that she was done, feisty humour to the
end. No regrets. She was immensely appreciative for her wonderful life
and often said how lucky she was that she had so many kind men in her
life. First and foremost, husband John. Married for 68 ½
years, they had five children: Janet (Ted), Bruce, Cathy (Jamie), Doug
(Sophia) and Gord (Gina), 9 grandchildren: Cameron (Kate), Johanna
(Aaron), Callie (Matt), Nissa (Jill), Harrison (Laura), Alex, Graham,
Amelia and Ella, AND 5 great-grandchildren: Alice, Nola, Riley, Margot
and Zayla, who was born on her 90th birthday.
Nieces and nephews include Hursts: David, Wendy, Graham and
sister-in-law Cynthia, plus Cowans: Marcia, Susan, Glen and
sister-in-law Ollie. Predeceased by brother Bob Cowan, brother-in-law
Warren Hurst and sister-in-law Lois Hurst. Gwen’s life was
about vibrant colour, she was a weaver/knitter who blended rainbow
hues into blankets, jackets and mitts that she created and sold with
John’s active support. He helped with display, made winders
and was so proud of her magnificent work. John also organized trips to
BC every year as well as Mexico, Britain, Norway, Europe and even
Syria. Friends were legendary and many. This included the
“Bridge Club”, a group of 8 couples, including
John’s brother Warren and Cynthia that played bridge
regularly and were dear friends for over 70 years. More recently,
after the move into Arbour Trails, Gwen treasured her many old and new
friendships and especially her neighbour wine buddies, Aileen, Harold
and Carol. Because 4 of the 5 children had moved to BC and the US,
Bruce had a special local role and was/is critical support. Huge
thanks to him. The staff at Arbour Trails, especially Amandeep,
Jessica, Louisa and Jonathan, Bayshore Palliative, Shannon and Guelph
General Hospital were beyond kind, as was Dr. Jennifer Caspers. Extra
special thanks to Dr. Brigitte Gerson, the texts and visits were so
helpful! Memorial contributions to can be made to Gwen’s
special interests: Crohn’s and Colitis Canada 1-800-387-1479
or Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis 519-836-5710. Arrangements
entrusted to GILCHRIST CHAPEL –
McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph,
(519-824-0031). We invite you to
leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com
and they will be forwarded to the
family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gwendolyn Hurst 19302021..
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario