Gwendolyn White Obituary

Age - 89

October 7, 2023

St. Catharines, ON

WHITE, Gwendolyn May "Gwen" (nee Banbury) It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gwen at Linhaven Long Term Care Home on Friday, September 29th, 2023 at the age of 89. She is survived by her daughters, Michele and Lori (George). Grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Ian), Nicole (Anthony), Marina (Anthony), Justine and her three great-grand children, "Her Boys" Christopher, Liam and newborn granddaughter Annalise. Predeceased by her husband, Morley, parents, Earl and Blanche, her siblings, Betty (Bill) and Joan and Robert (survived by Margaret Anne). Gwen had friends everywhere: neighbours, work, ceramics and other creative outlets. Gwen had volunteered all her life at schools and Lincoln Gymnastics and later in life became one of the original members of the Friends of the Lakeside Park Carousel which was only fitting as she grew up in Port Dalhousie and always had strong ties and love of Lakeside Park. Gwen was creative, generous, strong willed and above all a loving and cherished wife, Mom and Nana. It has been 15 years since losing her beloved Morley. We all take solace that they are reunited eternally. Gwen's family would like to pass along a very heartfelt thank you to the exemplary staff at Linhaven Home for their exceptional care and support. "My parents taught me to put love first. Regardless of the challenge, regardless of the feelings of fear, anger or doubt - you never stopped pushing, living and appreciating. I will never let go of who you are. Dementia become a part of you but it will never erase the beauty, strength and woman that you were to me. "- Michele In keeping with Gwen's wishes cremation has taken place. The Lakeside Park Carousel will be available for rides and a time to celebrate Gwen's involvement from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm followed by a Celebration of Life from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Grantham Lions Club, 732 Niagara Street (at Lakeshore Road) on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Memorial donations to Friends of the Lakeside Park Carousel would be appreciated. Make the cheque payable to: City of St. Catharines - Attention Friends of the Carousel. Mail to: City of St. Catharines, Attention: Anna Smith, 50 Church Street, St. Catharines, L2R 7C2. Arrangements entrusted to Considerate Cremation & Burial Services, 26 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines (between Lake Street & Scott Street), 289-362-1144. Online condolences may be made at CCBSCares. ca

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