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Gladys Woodley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2007.

WOODLEY, Gladys Joan (nee Knapp) 1918 - 2007 Resident of Hunt Club Manor Died Thursday, January 4th, 2007 at the General Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Milton. Daughter of the late Frederick Knapp and the late Clara Wicks of Simcoe. Survived by four sons, Donald, William (Judy), Michael (Marie) of Ottawa, and Robert (Sarah) of Kinburn. Survived by brother Jack Knapp (Doris) of Simcoe, sister Dorothy Cooper of Haileybury, sister-in-law of Barbara Knapp of Victoria, and Doreen Woodley Moore (Lloyd) of Brantford. Grandmother of Christopher and Randy (Leslie) Woodley, Faith Grieve, Natalie Daniels, Christine Fournier (Ben), James Woodley, Paul (Penny) Woodley, Bruce (Kathy), David and Christopher Trotman. Also survived by 15 great-grandchildren. Gladys was born in Reading Berkshire, England, lived in Simcoe, Burwash, London, and Ottawa. She lived a full life, travelling extensively. She loved her cottage on Big Gull Lake and was a bridge player par excellence. Special thanks to the staff and doctors and palliative team on 5E North at the General Hospital. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod St., on Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Sunday, January 7th, 2007 at 3 p.m. Interment Waterford, Ontario. Donations in memory to the Lung Association or the Ottawa Heart Institute.

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January 9, 2007

Faith Grieve posted to the memorial.

January 9, 2007

Wendy Knapp posted to the memorial.

January 8, 2007

Nancy Walker posted to the memorial.

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Faith Grieve

January 9, 2007

To my dearest and only grandmother I have ever known and loved:

My grandmother (granny as I fondly called her) was a very wonderful woman - wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend!

She lived life to the fullest and always had a great sense of humour – her laughter always lit up the room and made everyone as happy as she was.

Losing my grandfather was very difficult but losing my grandmother was even harder. I had the greatest respect for her; for her wisdom and advice. She had class and dignity, something that I learned from her. I looked up to granny as a role model and I have tried to pattern myself after her.

After grandpa died, granny became the head of the Woodley family and she accepted this honour with grace and everyone looked up to her.

I visited my granny as often as I could (never enough) and we had wonderful tea parties and long talks while playing Spite and Malice or in the earlier years – hearts, cribbage, backgammon and Stock Ticker.

I also helped granny as often as I could by helping her around her home, something that we had fun doing together.

I loved going up to my grandparents’ cottage to help and to have fun! My dearest memories are of going to the cottage to spend time with my grandparents.

We will continue our tradition of Sunday tea with dad and set your place for you!

Granny, you will be fondly remembered and dearly missed.

Until we meet again,

Love, your first granddaughter,

Faith Grieve (nee Woodley)
xoxoxoxoxox

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Wendy Knapp

January 9, 2007

To all my cousins and their families,
We've lost a great woman. I have so many fond memories of Aunt Gladys....her laughter was infectous, her meals superb & her love of life was immense.
Take care, Wendy Knapp

Nancy Walker

January 8, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ken & Sandy Anderson

January 8, 2007

Bill & Judy,

Our most sincere regrets at the news of your dear mother, Gladys. Please accept our humble sympathies for your loss.

Our thoughts are with you.

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Milton Boyle

January 8, 2007

Don and family

I was sorry to hear of the passing of Gladys. Gladys was blessed with a long life and a large family. You may experience pain and sorrow in the present, but in the future those feelings will be replaced with loving memories of a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Support each other and take comfort in the fact that Gladys will forever be present in your memories and in your hearts.

With our sympathy

The Boyle Family

Herb and Elaine Lytle

January 7, 2007

To All the Family:
We were very saddened to hear about the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. We first met your Mom and Dad when we rented beside them in Holiday Park in Lakeland. We had many card games with them and always enjoyed their company and your Mom's laughter. She was a dear, sweet, lady and we know you will miss her. I know we miss them both in Holiday Park. We also copied, and gave your Uncle Jack a copy of the picture and notice in the Ottawa Citizen, as we live across the road from him in Holiday Park, Lakeland, Florida, during the winter months.

Joann Miller

January 7, 2007

Don , Faith and families I am sorry for your troubles and pray that God will help you through this difficult time .
Joann Miller

Karen Davis

January 7, 2007

Bob and Sue: Please accept my deepest sympathies with the loss of your Mom. Remember the good times, laughs, and love shared by all and your good fortune in having your Mom all these years. Our prayers are with you.

Sincerely yours,

Natalie Daniels

January 7, 2007

I will miss you Grandma

I'll always remember the good times we had and our conversations we had to-gether.

You are now in the arms of Our Lord
Rest in Peace

Love your grandaughter

Natalie Daniels nee Woodley

Maddy Trotman

January 7, 2007

the sweetest..
the happiest..
the funniest..

the best great grandma ever..

we're going to miss you to pieces.

Sheena Besner

January 6, 2007

Christine and family,

John and I are very sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Woodley. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Elaine Franken

January 6, 2007

She is not gone she is away were you will meet again some day.
Our Sympathy to the family, she will be deepley missed by all who loved her and new her. She was a wonderfull woman.

Elaine & Frans Franken

Doug and Evelyn Powell

January 6, 2007

Sorry to hear of your mom's passing, Bill . You and your family are in our prayers at this time of tremendous change for all.

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