Passed away peacefully at Huron Hospice, Clinton on Thursday, June 22, 2023 of Lucan at the age of 101. Beloved wife of the late Charles Grose (1963). Loving mother of Janyce and William Mardlin of Lucan, and Karen and Robert Blackwell of Goderich. Proud grandma of Rhonda and Ziad Hadyeh of Edmonton, Sandra Mardlin and Rick Ornato of London, and Lorna Mardlin and Sam Yoon of London; Lorraine Blackwell and Rob Johnson of Conn, and Neil and Selina Blackwell of Coldwater. Adored great-grandma of Nicholas and Megan Hadyeh of Whitehorse, and Andrew Hadyeh of Edmonton; Terran, and Rowan Johnson of Conn, and Keelyn Blackwell of Coldwater. Dear sister of Genevieve Worrall of Denfield and sister-in-law of Gloria Hodgins of Lucan, and Phyllis O’Neil of Lucan. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Oscar and Lucinda (Reith) Hodgins, and siblings and their spouses Hamilton and Audrey Hodgins, Lyle Worrall, Austin and Dolly Hodgins, Vincent and Lillian Hodgins, Lawrence Hodgins, Calvin and Marjorie Grose, and Donald O’Neil.
Gwen was a hard worker and a determined person. She worked on the farm with Charlie and following his passing she went to work at Biddulph School as the Secretary. She was a proud resident of Lucan Biddulph all her life. For the last 7 years, she enjoyed living at Prince George Retirement Residence in Lucan. She cherished her many trips to various places with Ham and Audrey and Berton, but above all, she enjoyed the time spent with her family.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Saturday, June 24th from 12:30 – 1:30 PM, where Gwen’s funeral service will be held at 2 PM. Interment Birr United Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Villages United Church, Huron Hospice or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Linda Salts
Janice, Karen and families,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.
Linda and Rob Salts
Lisa Carter
My sincere condolences to the family on the passing of such a kind and gracious lady.
I remember her as the secretary at Biddulph and had the pleasure to be her friend at Jake’s House
Pat Landriault RPN
Gwen was a very special lady.
She would often share chocolates from her stash in her closet.
She graciously offered you to help when she was working on her puzzles.
She had such a humble soul.
Joyce Sovereign
To all Gwen’s Family ,plus her sister Genevieve,and her sister in laws .
My sympathy to you all on the loss of this lovely ,well put together lady, with just as kind of a personality .wonderful long life she lived ,but still so hard to say that final good bye .
Think of you all at this sad time .
Janet Wilds
So so sorry Janyce and Bill , thinking of you guys
Alice Smibert Scherer
Janyce & Karen and family:
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sandra (McLellan) & Larry Hern
Dear Janyce & Bill, Karen & Robert and all of Gwen’s family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your dear Mom, Gwen. She was such a lovely lady and was good friends with my parents, over the years of attending Lucan United Church. That is amazing to reach 101 years, and may all your wonderful memories with her bring you peace.
Clive and Marilyn Bowden (nee Hearn)
Sending sincere condolences to Janyce, Karen and all your family. I remember your Mother’s lovely smile and quiet disposition. Many happy memories with my Mother, Kit Hearn, and all the women of the United Church. She was always willing to help wherever there was a need, take care!
Betty (Park) MacLachlan
My sincere condolences to Janice, Karen and families. A lovely lady.
Lonnie Wood
Janyce, Karen and Family
I was very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. She was an amazing woman. I remember as a child her babysitting Chris, Terry and myself. In my teen years she would pick me up and we would go together to choir practice during the week and again on Sundays to church. Debbie, Jane and I would show up and hang out at her barn with Vince and the horses all the time. We had so much fun and she never complained.
She was one of the nicest woman I’ve known. Hold your memories close 💕💕
Sue Hodgins
Condolences to all the family. Such fond memories of a classy lady growing up on the Coursey line.
RIP sweet angel!!
Sue Hodgins & family
Abby Bates
I have fond memories of her while I attended Biddulph school. So kind. My condolences to her family and friend’s. Abby Bates
Lynda Lewis
Janyce, Bill/Karen, Robert and Families
So sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing she was an amazing lady so friendly with a lovely smile when we met. What a remarkable milestone. She will certainly be missed. Our deepest condolences at the difficult time.
Larry & Lynda Lewis
Leroy and April Bryan
We remember Gwen fondly from her years as secretary at Biddulph-Lucan School and also with her involvement in the community. She was one of the sweetest ladies you will ever meet. Our sincerest condolences to all her family. She will be greatly missed.
Dallas Robinson
So sorry to her of Gwen’s passing. I would like to share my condolences with all her family.
Dallas Robinson
Bob and Marie Sockett
We are so sorry to hear of Gwens passing .She was a neighbour for many years on the Coursey line.She was a lovely lady.
Barb Coughlin
To Janyce and Karen and families Gwen seas such a kind and gracious lady. She was a good friend over many years to my mother, Marj Park. She always had a smile and a gentle word.
My sincere condolences
Barb Coughlin
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Geneieve and Family
Sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing.
She has seen a lot of change in her life time.Our thought’s are with you during this difficult time
Bev and Barb Shipley
Janice and Bill along with your families- thinking of you at this time . It has been a few years since we visited with your mom but she was sharp and asking lots of good questions. Sincere condolences- Bev and Barb Shipley
Gord & Joanne Hardy
Sincere sympathy for your loss. She will be missed.
Sue Haskett
Gwen was a remarkable women who will always be remembered for her calm, lovely, gracious personality that continued to shine through her amazing life span. Along with the memories you must have, she leaves a legacy in her community that you her family can be very proud of. Thinking if you all.
Bill and Sue Haskett
Gail Fairbairn Firby
Sincere sympathy to the Hodgins and Gross families.
JAYNE BRADY-MILTENBURG
My sympathies to the Grose and Hodgins families
cousin Gwen (Hodgins) Brady,
Dorchester, Ont.
(on behalf of my Mom…Jayne Brady-Miltenburg)
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Janyce, Bill, Karen, Robert and families
We are so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. We have lost a dear aunt who was the most gracious, kind, generous and inspiring lady we have ever known. Aunt Gwen was a good conversationalist, always interested in family and friends. Her smile and grace will be missed by all who knew her. We have lost a lovely lady but heaven has gained an angel. Cherish your memories and hold them close to your heart. Our sympathy is with all of you at this time.
Karen Peters
Janyce and Family….so sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. I enjoyed knowing and singing with Gwen in the choir at LUC. May all your fond memories of this beautiful lady give you strength these difficult days. Most sincerely, Karen Peters
Brenda and Gord Moon
So very sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. I remember her well as the secretary of Biddulph, As a resident at the Prince George, it was nice to have some pleasant conversations with her. She always had a smile to share. Gwen had a good long life and has touched many in this community and beyond. RIP Gwen.
Wayne and Judy Worrall
Deepest coldence to Janyce , Bill , Karen , Robert and their families . Gwen was a very special person who always had a smile . She was someone evryone loved to talk to and that says a lot .
Carol Nicholson
No more hand written letters in a Christmas Card from Gwen. I will miss that very much. Precious memories over many years and singing hymns and playing Bingo at Prince George. My life was richly blessed having Gwen a part of it! Sympathy and comfort to all who will miss her. Carol Nicholson, port Alice, BC
Sue Heffernan
Janyce, Karen & Families, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. Grandmother. Great Grandmother Qwen. I will miss her dearly as once a week I’d go and do her hair, she never complained always Happy. I was shocked to learn of her passing, she lived a long and fulfilled life at 101yrs old, Im glad I got to know her . God has a new angel to look over us, RIP Qwen
Sue Heffernan
Margaret Watt
To Gwen’s Family
My sincere sympathy to you at this sad time. I always enjoyed my visits with Gwen. Cherish your memories . Thinking of you
Margaret Watt
Grace Rollings
Janyce,Karen and families:
Genevieve and all the extended families:
We send our sincere condolences at this sad time. Gwen lived a long and fulfilling life.
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Liz Hodgins & Alan Gates
To the Grose & Hodgins Families,
I am very sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. She was my neighbour on Albert St and my Parent’s (Roscoe & Marion Hodgins) neighbour on the Coursey Line. She was a lovely woman and wonderful to visit with. May she R.I.P. 🙏
Maureen Weir nee Worrall
So sorry for Gwens passing. Love and sympathy to Gwens family and Genevieve her sister andGennys family
Ray and Judy Mills
Gwen was a most gracious, conscientious, delightful person to be with. I never saw Gwen without a smile. She was the secretary not only of the Biddulph School, but of the smaller Lucan School as well, where I taught. Although we did not see her in the office of Lucan often, she always had her finger on the pulse of the school and knew our needs and wants. She was only a phone call away. I am saddened to hear of her passing, but know she had a fulfilling and rewarding life, and has passed on her delight with the community to all who knew her. My condolences to Janyce, Karen and your families.
Ferne Mardlin-Smith
Sent with love and remembrance of your loved one.
Glenn & Sue Rollings
Janyce & Bill, Karen, Robert and families. Words cannot express how.much Aunt Gwen was loved by everyone. May your memories keep her close to your hearts. Glenn, Sue and family
Rosalie Lowell (sister-in-law of Gord Worrall)
To the Grose and Hodgins families, my sincerest condolences. Let your memories give you comfort in your time of loss. Rest easy in peace, Gwendolyn.
Ken and Bonnie Parkinson
Very sorry for the loss of your mom, we had many conversations when I delivered fuel to their place and enjoyed visiting each time. Our condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Don Lankin
To Gwen’s family sorry to hear of her passing she such a gracious lady.
Jennifer Walden
My deepest condolences at this time
Jackie Arnold and Ken Whiting
Janice ,William/Karen ,Robert and Families
I’m so sorry to hear about Gwen. I had the pleasure of her at Biddulph School as a secretary,neighbour when we lived on Albert Street,a friend,and a Resident at Prince George.She was an amazing lady who would always speak to you, tell her stories,and would never complain about anything.She always spoke highly of her family and I could tell she loved them very much.She lived a long life and she will never be forgotten. R.I.P. My Sweet Angel.
Carolynn Hodgins
Paul and Carolynn Hodgins
Our sincere condolences on the passing of a kind caring lady. Gwen was a wonderful woman
Rev. Jacob Shaw
So sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing.
She was always very kind to me.
Our church community will lift Gwen up in our prayers.
Gord & Sharlene Worrall
Our sincere sympathies to Janyce, Karen and your families. Aunt Gwen was such a gracious lady and she will be dearly missed and remembered fondly. Thinking of you.
Helen Delorme
Helen and William Delorme
Janyce ,William / Karen , Robert and Family’s
Our condolences in loss of your Mother..
Prayers are with you at this time…
Penny McComb
My heart is broken, to say goodbye to the sweetest lady I have ever known. So happy to have had Aunt Gwen in my life. I will miss her! To Janyce and Karen and all your families/ my thoughts are with you!
Tom Hearn
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. She was a good friend of my mother, Kit Hearn.
I always enjoyed saying hello to her when we met on the streets of Lucan.
My deepest condolences.