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Gina Calleja Obituary
(nee JEAN GADSBY)
March 12, 1928 - March 7, 2017
A life devoted to art and teaching
Gina died suddenly Tuesday morning from complications due to lymphoma. Born in Lowestoft, England, Gina came to Canada in 1958 with her husband Joseph. She was a graduate of the Slade School of Fine Art, artist, teacher, author/illustrator of children's books, much loved wife, mother and friend. She leaves behind her husband of 58 years, Joseph, daughter Anna, son-in-law Allan and grandsons Marcel and Antoine.
A funeral is to be held on March 12th at 11 a.m. (visitation at 10 a.m.) at York Funeral Centre, 160 Beecroft Road, North York, 416-221-3404, https://mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com/site/GinaCalleja.html?s=50
Flowers and messages may be directed to the funeral home.
If you wish to give a charitable donation in Gina's name, a donation to the Canadian Children's Book Centre would be appreciated.
www.bookcentre.ca
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Memories and Condolences
for Gina Calleja
4 Entries
Ann Feric
March 11, 2017
I have many fond memories of Gina. She was a kind, generous and talented artist. I will not forget the time we shared as colleagues at Saint Joseph Morrow Park.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Donna Fenton
March 10, 2017
My sincere sympathy to Joe and his family. I have many beautiful memories of Gina and her art work.
Paulette Dantzer
March 10, 2017
Gina was a beloved teacher at St.Joseph Morrow ParK H.S.I was privileged to be one of the teachers there as well. She was a talented children's author and illustrator and was a cherished mentor when I decided to venture into writing children's books as well. I am deeply saddened by this loss.
Cindy Alty
March 10, 2017
Many fond memories of good times spent together.
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