Gail-Facas-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Byles Memorial Home - New London

Gail Frances Facas

Jan 7, 1949 - Feb 12, 2026

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Aunt Gail,
You simply were the most amazing person. Your calm and comforting nature always stood out. Our long distance phone calls to catch up on our Aussie and American gossip were always special. You and Unk were always the first to offer your home to us when we visited, welcoming us with open arms and spoiling us rotten while we were there. I always felt like family around you.
I loved all our conversations about teaching and educating and how we connected over that common...

Gail, I am so sad to hear you are not with us anymore. From day one when we met at Situs ,you always treated me like a sister and I came to see us as that. You had the most kind hearted nature. Even after I moved back to Australia you still treated me like family and I am forever grateful for your friendship, love and understanding. I truly feel like I have lost a lifelong sibling and friend. I will miss you dearly., you were one of a kind. Sending my love to Anissa and Hendrick during this...

Gail, you were such a wonderful friend and had the most beautiful heart. I will miss you forever. Thank you for the funny chats and wonderful memories.

Thank you Mrs. Facas for your love and support during Sunshine Club. Robert, Kimberly and I will have fond memories of Kim’s fifth grade class at Sacred Heart. RIP.

Cousin Gayle may you rest peacefully watching over the family always. I give my love and condolences with a sincere heart. I hope in time each heart heals with the love they have for you.

Mrs. Facas was my 5th grade teacher at sacred heart in Groton. Out of all the teachers I've had in my life I remember her vividly as she was the most kind and loving teacher I had. I think of her often, and even long after my gradation from sacred heart, we've stayed in touch on Facebook. She always was keeping tabs on her students, you could tell she loved what she did for her career and loved to see what we were all up to. She was truly one of a kind, sending her family so much love and...

Thoughts and prayers from the Dray Family

Dear Barbara and Family,
I wa saddened to read of Gail's passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you all peace and light during this dark time.
With sincere sympathy,
Nancy

Growing up just a few houses away, I was a babysitter to Gail’s three children as a teenager. While it’s been many years since then, my sincere condolences go out to the Facas family.

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Gail's Obituary

·                      With heavy hearts, we announce that Gail Frances Facas (Bowen) joined her beloved husband, Hendrick Palm Facas, in heaven on February 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Gail was born on January 7, 1949, to...

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