It is with great sadness we announce the death of Gwenyth Howard, cherished Wife, Mother and Gran who passed away peacefully in her 87th year on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Matthews House Hospice in Alliston.
Devoted wife of 64 years to John Howard, loving mother of Lori Howard (Owen Weir), Lynn Howard- McAllister (Emlyn), Chris Howard (Alison), Peter Forrest and Suzanne Turcotte.
Beloved sister of Albert Chalmers (deceased) (Pat), and Doug Chalmers (Jan).
Loving Gran to Emma (Nathan), Kate (Justin), Chalmers (Nicola), Ginny, Samantha, Amy, and John. Great Grandmother (GG) to August.
Gwen was born in 1935 to James and Mabel Chalmers in Cochrane, Ontario. Gwenyth’s devotion in life was simple, family and friends her passion was cooking (particularly baking) something that she shared with everyone that knew her. She could make a mean apple pie in her day! She loved to read, watch movies and get lost in deep conversation. Gwen’s early training and education was as a registered nurse. She worked in the labour & delivery department at the Toronto Grace Hospital. After many years of volunteering as a Cub Scout leader and a stay at home Mom, Gwen went back to school at age 40, she studied Early Childhood Education and went on to become the Director of a magical school in Etobicoke for Children with Special Needs. The children, families and the staff gave her a sense of purpose and made her blossom. Gwen will be missed dearly by her many friends, nieces and nephews, the Westway Bridge Club, and the many people who called her a second mother. She spent her retirement travelling the world with her best friends of 70 years Gordon and Sally, snowbirding in Florida where she and Sally would always find time for a “good shop” as they referred to it and eventually moving to her beloved Kincardine.
If desired, in lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to Matthews House Hospice in Alliston or Silver Creek Pre-School in Etobicoke in Gwenyth’s name.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Rest easily Mum, we know you are always on our shoulder xo
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gwenyth Howard 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Bolton, Province: Ontario