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Kathleen Margaret Gruen
1921 - 2020
Kathleen Margaret Gruen
1921 - 2020
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BORN
1921
DIED
2020
Kathleen Gruen Obituary
~Thomas Campbell
In loving memory, our family shares the passing of Kathleen Margaret Gruen (nee Baker) on April 26, 2020. Kathleen is predeceased by her much loved husband Hans Gruen, her parents Ted and Daisy Baker, her brothers Graham, Bob and Bud, and her sister Edna. She is survived by her brother Jerry. Loving mother of Linda (Ted) Sajda, Jack (Wendy) Gruen, Dan Gruen (Elyse Wilson). Devoted Grammie to Kelly Gruen (Wayne Baker), Shanley (Jon Paul) Pretto, Joanna (David) Miller, Amanda (Michael) Doyle, Greg Sajda (Lauren McCabe), Gillian (Luke) Heerema and Katie Gruen (Dan Godwin). Proud Great Grammie to Jonathan, Gabriel, Connor, Beck, Frances, Abigale, Gracen and Teddi. Our family wishes to thank the staff at Hogarth Riverview Manor. We are grateful for the loving care given to Kathleen by all her caregivers. Kathleen will be remembered for her love and dedication to her family and friends, her vitality, her determination and strong will. She kept us laughing until the end! Service and reception will be held at a later date with interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kathleen's memory to a charity of choice.
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Frank & Cathi Sprovieri
May 26, 2020
Jack & Wendy and family, our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom. Cherish the memories and know that she will live on in the hearts of all of you.
Tammy Veltri
May 8, 2020
Known as Aunt Kath to me, she was my godmother and will always be remembered foundly. She was a great person with a big heart! Hugs to Jack, Danny and Linda
Brenda Cheney
May 2, 2020
My condolences to the family. So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I have many wonderful memories of her in Vickers Heights.
Lorraine Wilson
May 1, 2020
Kathleen was a beautiful soul, and I am grateful to have known her. May God bless her and her family and cherish all the memories she gave you.
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Ruth Pace
April 30, 2020
So saddened to hear of Kathleen's passing. Had many a good chat with her while visiting mum (Sheila).
Fond memories of the two of them going for walks in their chairs.
Sincerest condolences to the family.
April 30, 2020
Sending my deepest condolences to Shanley, Jon Paul and families.
Evelyn Mina
Linda Bakker PSW
April 30, 2020
RIP Kathleen. To the Gruen family, it was a pleasure and honor to care for her, she was one of my favorites.
April 30, 2020
RIP Kathleen. To the Gruen family, it was a pleasure and an honor to have taken care of Kathleen, she was one of my favorites. She will be deeply missed.
Linda Bakker Psw
Sharon McKinnon
April 29, 2020
My condolences to all the family. I worked with Kay at the Assessment Office many years ago. She was a wonderful lady!
don and eunice lenardon
April 29, 2020
Our condolences and warm wishes to Jack, Danny and Linda. We have wonderful memories of the time we lived next door to you, your mom, Hans and Grandma Gruen. It was a long time ago but a lasting part of our family's early days. Don and Eunice.
Linda Tozer-Johnston
April 29, 2020
Linda, so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Our condolences to your entire family. Never easy to lose a loved one. Haven't seen you in years since leaving ThBay 48 years ago. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
April 29, 2020
Mrs. Gruen will always be in the Neuert's hearts. Growing up with her as one of our Vickers Heights neighbours has given us all great memories. She was a lovely lady. Our condolences to the Gruen Family. The families of Bobbie, Johnnie and Barbie all send their love to your families. And of course Arvis will always remember the good times with the Gruens.
Our sincere sympathy during this trying time.
Barb and Sonch Bannon
Brian & Gladys Grant
April 29, 2020
With deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loving mother, grandmother and friend Kathleen. We got to know Kathleen from St. Marks which was a part of St. James, the Parish of West Thunder Bay. She was a very kind and special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. Take care. Gods Blessings. Brian & Gladys Grant, Murillo
Joanne Pouliot Dahl
April 29, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Kathleen's passing. We are so fortunate that we got to know her and her family while Mom was there. Such a beautiful woman!! RIP Kathleen
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