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Gladys MCDONALD Obituary

MCDONALD, Gladys Jean (nee Breadner) - Passed peacefully on December 27, 2012. Her family was by her side for the journey. Born in Chinguacousy, Ontario in 1919, she was predeceased by her parents Annie and Edgar Breadner, her brother Gordon, husband Howard and granddaughter Deanne MCDonald Breslin. Her loving family includes 5 generations - children Joan Cascanette (Reg), George MCDonald (Marian) and Janice (MCDonald) Zavarce (Cris); her grandchildren Stephen Cascanette (Susan), Lisa Henry (Bob), Laura Cascanette (Kevin Stanichuk), Tim MCDonald and Carlos Zavarce. Her great-grandchildren Katrina Voorn, James West, Jack Rush, Michael Rutter, Taren, Tailyn, Tori and Trentin MCDonald and Natalie Breslin. Plus four great-great- grandsons. She will be especially missed by her cousin and best friend Helen Van Zeyl. Gladys was a lifelong learner who realized her dreams of having her family close, fulfilling work, good scrabble, expressions of her many artistic talents, loyal dogs and the latest technology at hand. RIP Mom - new assignment, Guardian Angel. Memorial service in the spring in Badjeros, Ontario TBA.

Published by Toronto Star from Dec. 29 to Dec. 30, 2012.

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~~Rest in Peace ~~

Christine Lowey

January 9, 2013

Laura Cascanette

January 6, 2013

For years I heard wonderful stories of Joan's Mom--always a woman to look up to, the kind of woman about whom you would say "I want to be like her when I grow up." I was delighted when I actually got to meet her. She'll excel as a Guardian Angel! Enjoy your good memories of her.

Maureen O'Connor

January 4, 2013

Moreau Family

January 3, 2013

You have left us full.

Janice McDonald Zavarce

December 29, 2012

Lisa Cascanette

December 28, 2012

December 28, 2012

My dear sweet gramma has left this earth but the wisdom ,kindness
and wry humour she imparted on her family will comfort us all in the weeks and years to come.I love you mom.

December 28, 2012

Michael Brightman

December 28, 2012

Candle for Mom to light her way

Laura Cascanette

December 28, 2012

Still hurting over your loss but it is eased by knowing the abundance of peace you now inhale. Little Frosty and all the pups you named Tiny are wagging tails and ready to serve you

December 28, 2012

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