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Gail, we´re so sorry to hear about your mom´s passing. It sounds like she brought so much joy, love, and excitement to life, what a wonderful legacy she leaves behind.
Deanne & Bill Kukulewich
October 23, 2025


Franklin, Tennessee
August 15, 2025 - Our beautiful Mom, Ede, Grandma, GiGi, passed peacefully in her sleep in her 90th year. Loving wife to Charlie W. Birkett for 49 years until his passing in 2007. Sister to Mary; and was predeceased by sisters, Alice and Norma. Wonderful mother to Norma (Marc), Cathy (Philip),...
Read MoreGail, we´re so sorry to hear about your mom´s passing. It sounds like she brought so much joy, love, and excitement to life, what a wonderful legacy she leaves behind.
Deanne & Bill Kukulewich
October 23, 2025
Sympathies ,prayers and love to you, Gail and all your family members. I am glad that I got to meet her . Whoever wrote the tribute did an amazing job ...... truly an artistic creation and most memorable. I raise a glass to this amazing woman and with so many memories and traditions established by her and with her , she will always be with you!
Patti McCann
October 23, 2025 | Friend
I remember your Mom from her days of volunteering at Memory Matters/ she was a joy to be around and contributed so much to our program. So happy I knew her. God bless
Karen Doughtie
September 03, 2025 | Other
Ede volunteered at Memory Matters where I worked. She was the epitome of kindness and with her gentle nature she had a truly wonderful impact on our clients with dementia. She was an Angel doing God´s work. Peace and Comfort to the family
Edwina M Hoyle
September 03, 2025 | Work
Sending love and comfort to you and your family, Gail. I´m so glad I met your Mom and had the opportunity to spend time in her lovely home on Gull Lake. What a beautifully written tribute to her full life, filled with the love of many, joyous adventures, and rich experiences.
Glenna Day
August 26, 2025 | Friend
Gail, our hearts go out to you in this time of loss. Your mom, Edythe, was a remarkable woman. We hope you find comfort in memories of her love, her spirit, and all the joyful times you shared together. May her memory continue to be a blessing and bring you strength in the days ahead. Thinking of you and your family with deepest sympathy. Nancy & Steve
Nancy Bodi
August 24, 2025 | Other
Dear Gail, I am so very sorry for your loss. It´s hard to lose your mother and leaves a huge void for you and your family. She certainly lived life to the fullest from what I read in her obituary. Always good to be able to reflect on all the beautiful memories to sustain you through your grief. With love and great sympathy. Your friend Chrissie xo
Chrissie Flynn
August 24, 2025 | Other
We have known, valued and appreciated Edith and Charlie since the 60's in Kettleby, ON, then Franklin, TN and Hilten Head, SC. Our sincere sympathy to the five "kids", their spouses, and the large extended family on the loss of Ede.
Darryl & Marian Doyle, Rev. retd
August 23, 2025
What a lovely obit for a truly remarkable lady. I have shared many giggles with Gail and her mom, including several about the infamous hat. The time we spent at her beautiful home in Hilton Head riding the bike, visiting the local tourist spots and the artisan shopping will forever remain in my list of terrific vacations. Happy Trails Ede. It was indeed an honour knowing you.
Kathie Gerrits
August 22, 2025 | Friend