Gwendoline NORTH

NORTH, Gwendoline (Gwen) Joan
Gwen North died on March 12, 2016 at the age of 83. She will be missed by her sisters Ruth and Suzanne; her nieces Catherine, Nancy, and Beverly; her nephews Ian and Steve; her beloved great niece and nephews Lauren, Sean, Thomas, and Justin who always referred to her as "A.G."; and by her many friends. Gwen had a long career as a devoted high school teacher and librarian in Calgary. She will be remembered by the countless students she was so passionate about helping, and the colleagues she enjoyed working with. Gwen loved to travel, and spent many happy summers overseas walking through the cities of Europe, particularly London and its surrounding areas. In her later years, she stayed closer to home, but still enjoyed visiting friends and family across Canada, along with the occasional jaunt to sunny climates like Hawaii and Mexico. Gwen loved music and the theatre. She spent many happy evenings at concerts with friends both at home and while travelling. She enjoyed entertaining, and dinners at her home were a welcome regular event for both friends and family. Gwen never missed the opportunity to mail out a card, many of which she made herself. Equally, she loved to receive them and was known to drop broad hints when her friends and family went on vacation or during the holidays. She was in every way an exceptional individual, respected and loved by all who had the good fortune to know her. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to a charity of their choice. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Gwen North, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.