Gwenyth Anne ONLEY

ONLEY, Gwenyth Anne (nee Woolger)
In her 81st year on Tuesday March 28, 2006, after a long struggle with a progressive neurological disorder. Beloved wife of the late Charles E. Onley Q.C. Loving and devoted mother to David (Ruth Ann), Elaine (Allan), Richard (Sallie), Elizabeth (Jim) and Gordon (Tracy). Caring and active grandmother to Andrea, Jonathan, Emily, Cameron, Robert, Evan, Cynthia, Michael, Christie, Zoe, Nicole and Daniel.
Gwen was a loving woman of deep Christian faith who lived her beliefs by looking for the best in people and in all of life's circumstances. She taught her family through both word and deed and was a true advocate for important causes including health and accessibility. Along with husband Charles, she was a founding Board member of the Wexford Home for the Aged and co-founder of the Toronto Chapter of the Alzheimer Society. Active in Christian Women's Club and Community Bible Study, Gwen delighted in her children's accomplishments and in her grandchildren's adventures, always a compassionate shoulder to cry on, with a wise word of advice and unwavering support and encouragement. For Gwen there was always time to smell the roses and have a cup of tea.
Special thanks to the staff at Mom's home for the past two years, the Claremont Retirement Residence, for their love and support, in particular her two main caregivers Anne and Arlene, and Irina of ParaMed Home Healthcare. Special thanks as well to the doctors and nurses at Sunnybrook in particular Drs. Mary Tierney and Sandra Black. Your wisdom, compassionate guidance and skills helped Mom and the entire family through many difficult days.
With her family at her side, Mom entered into her Lord's presence to the words and music of her favourite hymn, His Eye is on the Sparrow, the Truth of its lyrics affirming her life and faith:
'Let not your heart be troubled,' His tender word I hear, And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears; Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.' Visitation on Monday, April 3rd at the MORLEY BEDFORD FUNERAL HOME, 159 Eglinton Ave. W (2 stoplights west of Yonge St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. Service on Tuesday, April 4th at YORKMINSTER PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, 1585 Yonge Street (at Heath St.) at 11 a.m. Donations in Gwen's name may be made to the Toronto Chapter of the Alzheimer Society or The House of Compassion through Yorkminster Park Baptist Church.