Gloria COLLINGS

Gloria COLLINGS obituary

Gloria COLLINGS

Gloria COLLINGS Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen from Apr. 2 to Apr. 6, 2013.
COLLINGS, Gloria Lila
(nee MacKenzie)
October 6, 1931 - March 28, 2013
At home, surrounded by her children, Gloria Collings passed away on 28 March 2013, after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. Gloria has now joined her one true love, Ron, her husband of 57 years who went ahead to prepare the way just six months ago. She leaves behind her children Geoffrey (Lynne), Deirdre (Rafal) and Dana, and her grandchildren, Jack, Kate, Aleksander and Liam. Her children and grandchildren were the joy of her life. She is also survived by brothers Russell (Margaret) and Colin, and by numerous nephews and nieces. Gloria was a happy person and this touched everyone that she knew. She exemplified a generosity of spirit. She was a lover of butterflies and sender of angels. Over the years, she cared for many different people who needed her help, always willingly and with love. Gloria had a special gift for teaching children the "Joy of Learning" for which she prepared herself at the University of Ottawa, Peterborough Normal School, McMaster University and Algonquin College. She left teaching to nurture her children at home. She later returned to teaching, working with elementary and special needs children. She was Commissioner of Clan MacKenzie (Ottawa area) and a member of St. Andrew's Society. She was always grateful for her many friends from St Timothy's Presbyterian Church, the Red Hat Society, the Fashion Group and the Engineer's Wives Association. Gloria wishes to express profound thanks to her loving and supportive family and her many friends as she coped with cancer for many years. The expressions of caring and kindness in gifts of baking, soup, books, flowers and visits - especially in her final months - made a world of difference on a difficult journey. Profound thanks to close family members: Stephen and Ann, Andrew and Sue, and Colin. And special thanks to her palliative doctors, nurses and caregivers, and to Shirley. Friends are invited to visit at Hulse, Playfair and McGarry Funeral Home, 315 McLeod St. from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 7. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute, 55 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M4V 2Y7, would be greatly appreciated.

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April 16, 2013

Mary-Elsie Wolfe posted to the memorial.

April 9, 2013

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April 7, 2013

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Mary-Elsie Wolfe

April 16, 2013

Deirdre and family,
You have been in my thoughts...I regret that I have not written my expressions of sympathy sooner. I remember you speaking of your mom with much respect and affinity, and no doubt many of your wonderful traits are a reflection of her. Her smile in this picture speaks much, even though I never had the privilege to meet her.
I pray that the memories that have formed you would shine in your children's lives… that God's promises would fill your heart with hope… that you would hear His whisper of comfort wanting to show you His abiding presence as a parent – a Heavenly Father… and that God's gift of love would continue to be nurtured in her memory.
Mary-Elsie (Grant, Eliana and Amy)

Carol McDermott

April 9, 2013

DeeDee and Rafal,
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. She was a beautiful woman inside and out and is now if the comfort of your Dad's loving arms.

April 7, 2013

Dana,Kate,Jack and Family.Your Mom was a very special person. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Your friends,
Colin and Patti White

April 7, 2013

Dana, Jack and Kate~

We wish to send our condolences in the passing of your mom (and grandma).

Her gift to you was love...a gift that you feel and share everyday...the legacy of a wonderful and devoted mother. She lives on through you...

If ever you need anything, we are here...

Cheryl, Olivia and Alex

Cathy Bonneau

April 6, 2013

Dee, Geoff and Dana; Heartfelt condolences from all of us on the loss of your Mom. My strongest memory is tea and toast at the kitchen table....(since Grade 2) and amazing visits that continued through stints in South Africa and Peru. You should have seen her when she met my kids!! Trust that she is in a good place now.

melanie steen-kuhelj

April 6, 2013

Sincere sympathy to Dee, Dana and Geoff,
I see your dear mom; she is dancing, impeccably dressed in perfect step grinning with pride.
She has found your dad and Peace. Such a very special person to me so eloquent, sincere and wise.
Fond memories of your mom laughing when I animated crazy stories. Such a genuine soul.

melanie steen-kuhelj

April 6, 2013

Sincere sympathy to Dee, Dana and Geoff,
I see your dear mom; she is dancing, impeccably dressed in perfect step grinning with pride. Peace found.
Such a very special person to me so eloquent, sincere and wise.
Fond memories of her laughing when I animated crazy stories. Such a genuine soul.

Mark and Angela Hennessey

April 6, 2013

Sad to learn of the loss of your Mom and Dad. They made living on Fairbanks feel like a village where I always enjoyed "treats" from your Mom's kitchen and many hours of play time in your Dad's crafted play area in the rec room. Time passes, memories last. Condolences from the Hennessey's

Shirley , John, and Cathy Maguire

April 4, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathies to all family members. Words alone cannot describe our loss of Gloria and Ron.
Shirley & John Maguire

April 4, 2013

Dana - our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Your Mom sounds like a beautiful woman who made all your lives so wonderfully rich. We are thinking of you.
Judy, Phil, Troy & Casandra Dana

Dawn Collings

April 3, 2013

Dana, Dee (Rafal), Geoff (Lynne)and Family,

"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love."
Leo F. Buscaglia

Gloria, with Ron by her side, will be with us in spirit always. She touched many with her compassion, empathy, wisdom and generosity. I am grateful for the foundation she gave Dana in particular and the guidance she offered Jack and Kate that will be with them for eternity.

Thank you Gloria...be well on your journey.

Dawn Collings (Jack and Kate)

Tonya Frost

April 3, 2013

Dee and Family. I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My heart goes out to you at this time and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lisa Del Villano

April 3, 2013

Mrs. Collings was a beautiful, intelligent, accomplished woman and she mothered one of the most beautiful people I know .... My dear friend Deirdre. My deepest condolences to you all. Dee, I have many warm memories of your mother that will continue to make us smile .... All my love.

Jo-Anne Galloway

April 3, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

April 3, 2013

Geoffrey and Family,
I was very sorry to hear that your Mom had passed away. What a beautiful lady she was! Take comfort in all the wonderful memories you must have.
Jacquie

Eva

April 2, 2013

I will always remember Gloria's positive outlook, her kind words, her help, her wonderful cards and her beautiful smile. May she rest in peace.
In deepest sympathy,

April 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
LOve, Diane xo

April 2, 2013

Dana, Kate and Jack;
We are so sorry for your loss.
May sweet memories keep your mothers/grandmothers spirit alive in your hearts.
Thinking of you ...
Andrew, Jenn, Wills and Edie Jones

April 2, 2013

Sisters in law, Ruby Nieforth, and Jim, Sheila Jollimore, Andre, Wayne, Heather, Laura ,Julia, Nathan., Blair ,Alexa, Missy., Bruce Angela, Bryony, Samuel.,Libby , Simon.,Gloria and Ron, the two special people in our lives our deepest sympathies, to their children , grandchildren, and family.

Karen Woods

April 2, 2013

Dana and Family,
Sending you all our most sincere and heartfelt condolences during this very sad time. Thinking of all you ~ Karen & Family

Dara Bell

April 2, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to you Dana, Dee and Geoff. What a wonderful Mom, wife and Grandmother she was to your families. Thinking of you all.

Sheryl MacKenzie

April 2, 2013

Our thoughts are with you Geoff, Deirdre, Dana and families . Aunt Gloria was beautiful inside and out. I will always have fond memories of her through family gatherings of many years ago. She will be greatly missed by you all. Warmly, Sheryl , Ed and Family

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