Gwen Harburn
Passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Community HospitaI on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Gwendolyn Ruth Harburn (nee Nell) of Seaforth in her 76th year.
BeIoved wife of the Iate Ernie Harburn (August 2006). Ioving mother of Ruth Stuart (AIIen) of Staffa and Susan PusheIberg (Ken) of Seaforth. Cherished Grandma of Mellssa PusheIberg (AJ), Jenna ChappeI and Iaura ChappeI. AIso survived by her sibIings, Barb MiIIer (Jim) of Orangeville, Gord Nell (Marj) of Kitchener, Bruce Nell (Iorraine) of Winnipeg, Rosie Near of St. Marys and Bonnie Rooney (AI Verellen) of Stratford; sibIings-in-Iaw ShirIey IngIes of GueIph, Ron CahiII of Stratford, Iorene Burns of Fergus and Betty Harburn of St. Marys.
Predeceased by her son-in-Iaw AIfred ChappeI, grandson William ChappeI, parents Harvey and Beatrice Nell, brother Merv Nell, sister Isabelle CahiII, and brothers-in-Iaw Garry Near and Pete Rooney.
Gwen was past President of the RoyaI Canadian Iegion Seaforth Branch 156 and a member there for many years; she was aIso a member of Hibbert United Church in Staffa.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth on Sunday, March 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (Iegion WaIk Through at 6 p.m. Sunday). A funeraI service to ceIebrate Gwens Iife wiII be heId in the funeraI home on Monday, March 26, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment at Staffa Cemetery foIIowed by a reception at the Seaforth Iegion.
MemoriaI donations to the Seaforth Iegion or the charity of your choice wouId be appreciated.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Vickie and Larry (Skinny) Broome
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Gwen will be missed she made a huge impact on alot of peoples lives, always helping out with what ever needed to be done. She was a special lady
Brenda Dow Mason
Dear Ruth, Susan and families:
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom was such a wonderful friend to our mom Dorothy Dow. Our mom valued and looked forward to the times that they spent together in Cromarty. Also it is hard to believe that the years have sped by so quickly from when your mom and dad would have me babysit you guys on Saturday nights – I still have the chicken pox scar to prove it!!! I am sure there was a wonderful reunion in heaven as we all cherish the memories that have been created.
Sincerely
Brenda
Bonnie Calder
Ruth and Susan and Families I am so sorry to hear of your mother&&single&&s passing. You have shared some beautiful memories by your pictures!Thank you! People leave us yes, but they continue to live on in our precious memories.My sincere condolences!
Floyd and Mary Johnston
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time.
Trish MacGregor
Thinking of your family at this sad time. I mentioned your Mom&&single&&s passing to my family Saturday and my daughter said “Is that the nice lady at the legion?” Sure was! She was a gem, liked by everyone who met her. The kids remembered that she would serve cookies at the Legion public speaking events. Remember the good times, share your stories, and she&&single&&ll stay with you forever.
Bob and Sally Johns
Ruth, Susan and families- Our sincere condolences in the loss of your mother. May the memories you have give you comfort.
Walter and Sandra McKenzie
Ruth and Susan,Our sincere condolences in the loss of your mother. May you find peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jane MacLeod
Dear Ruth, Susan & Families – so sorry to hear of Gwen&&single&&s passing. It is always a very sad and difficult time of life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My deepest sympathy. Jane
Colleen, Dave, Michelle & Brandon Roulston
Susan, Ruth & your families;
Our deepest sympathies are extended to you in the loss of your Mom, Mother-in-law, Grandma and Friend to many. Please take comfort in knowing that Gwennie fought her hardest to stay as long as she could. She did all she was told to do, sometimes with a little grumble, but that wouldn&&single&&t have been Gwen had she not been able to mumble a little bit. She loved all of you with all of her heart.
Please be at Peace knowing that she is reunited with your Dad, Will and Alf. Even though you can&&single&&t see them everyday, they will always be watching over all of you and directing you on the right path from above. Nobody can take away your beautiful memories that all of you hold near and dear to your hearts. These are the greatest gifts that can be left behind for each of you to cherish always.
A Mother&&single&&s Love
A Mother&&single&&s love is something that no one can explain,
It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it or take that love away . . .
It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters even though the heart is breaking . . .
It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems . . .
It is far beyond defining, it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret like the mysteries of creation . . .
A many splendored miracle, man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence of God&&single&&s tender guiding hand.
Keeping all of you close in thought and prayer in the difficult days ahead as you continue on your earthly journey without your much loved Mom, Mother-in-law, Grandma and Friend.
Hugs always…Colleen, Dave, Michelle & Brandon
Jeannie Rolleman (Schneider)
To Susan and Family:
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. Keep your memories close to your heart and know that she is at peace and only a prayer away.
Pat & Bill Smith (Guelph Ont)
Our sincere condolences to the family, friends and Legion comrades on the passing of Comrade Gwen.
Lois Horst
Ruth and Susan,my sincere condolences in the loss of your mother. May you find peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Ann Marie Allen
To the family and friends of Gwen,
I am indeed saddened by hearing of Gwen&&single&&s passing. She maintained such a strong family bond and faith throughout all her trials of life and was a living testimony of how faith makes one stronger.
May her life be always an example how we should find joy in the little moments of life and celebration in the great ones.
I am sorry I cannot join you in the celebration of Gwen&&single&&s life. I will be among you in spirit as we bid Gwen along her final journey of life into eternity. A lot of special people were waiting to greet her and she carries your love to them.
Jay;Jason;Aaron;Ashley&Adam Elliott
Ruth&Sue&Family Sorry to hear about your mom; motherlaw & grandma passing away she will be missed by all that new her she was great lady .
Garry and Colleen Vivian Johnson
Ruth, Susan and families- Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ken & Susan & Melissa Pushelberg
we are going to miss you so much we loved you with all of our hearts we will never forget you you were the best mom and grandma we could have asked for love you miss you
Ken, Sue, Melissa & A.J.
Bob & Sharon Pavkeje
Ruth, Susan and families
Sorry to read of Gwen&&single&&s passing. We are thinking of both your families at this sad time.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Ann
Ruth, Susan and families
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your mother and grandmother, passing of your Mom is always very difficult,cause no one can replace a angel like your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Leo and Sharon