Obituary
GERVAIS, Mildred Colleen (Barnes)
In the early morning on Monday, October 17, 2022 Colleen Gervais slipped away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Guelph. Predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, “Nip” Gervais. Loving mother to Corie Martini and Frank Cutrara and Kyle Gervais and Linda Croall. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Betty Fulsang, Bruce and Pat Barnes, and Bruce Bawden. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her parents Tansley and Annie Barnes, her sister Elvira, and brother-in-law Neil Fulsang. Gramma to Shelynn and Mackenzie Gervais.
Colleen had the gift of crafting, making leather wallets, purses and belts. She sewed many wedding and bridesmaid dresses as well as making porcelain dolls, teddy bears and other ceramics. But most importantly she was a “Licensed Hooker” of rugs, complete from dyeing the wool to creating the patterns and designs. She was well known for her Christmas cookies and cake as well. Her hands were never idle. She was a “mother” to everyone and was a great listener. She never complained throughout the struggles of life, also as she served as nurse to her husband Nip in his later years. She loved all creatures, especially her dogs Cricket and Chloe. She was a disappointed but loyal Toronto Blue Jays fan, at one time coached the Trafalgar Torinos Girls Baseball team and was the top Scorekeeper and Cheerleader of the Bill Currie Royals. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.
According to her wishes, a private family service will take place followed by cremation. A Celebration of Life will be held for both Colleen and Nip where everyone will be welcome. It will be announced in the near future. A donation to Milton District Hospital Foundation, St. Joseph’s Health Care, The Alzheimer’s Society or the Humane Society would be appreciated as an expression of sympathy as these were just a few organizations that Colleen supported.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mildred Colleen Gervais Barnes March 29 1934
October 17 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Waterdown, Province: Ontario
death notice Mildred Colleen Gervais Barnes March 29 1934
October 17 2022
mortuary notice Mildred Colleen Gervais Barnes March 29 1934
October 17 2022