Gwenda Ethel Deacon

Gwenda Ethel Deacon

Gwenda Deacon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 8, 2003.
DEACON. - Gwenda Ethel. Passed away peacefully on Aug. 7, 2003 aged 68. Much loved wife of Kevin. Dearly loved mother of Merrin, Linda and Sharon. Mother-in-law of Geoff, Tim and Michael. Cherished Nanna of Genevieve, Bree, Cam, James (dec.) and Teresa. Special thanks to all of her supportive friends and to the dedicated staff of Bethlehem Hospital for their loving care and attention of Gwenda. A brave and courageous lady, memories treasured forever in our hearts. DEACON. - Gwenda (Davis). Your silky, soft skin and eyes sparkling green, Locked inside your mind, alert and keen, Mum, you fought so hard, And so very long, So determined, so proud and so very strong, Such a stylish, elegant and attractive lady, Finally from such cruel suffering set free. Mum, we love you and will miss you deeply forever. - Merrin, Genevieve and Michael. DEACON. - Gwenda Ethel. Mum, you're simply the best, so much suffering and you never lost your humour, grace or dignity. What an inspiration, what a Nanna, what a Mum. Thankyou to Victor and the Bethlehem Angels. God bless. - Tim, Sharon and Teresa. DEACON. - Gwenda Ethel. My Mum, you gave me life and unconditionally loved and nurtured me. I owe you everything. I love you. - Sharon.
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