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Marie Gale Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 10, 2009.

GALE, Marie Louise (Berry) Called to her eternal home on February 8, 2009 from the Village Retirement Residence in Ridgetown, in her 99th year. Born in Windsor, Ontario on November 28, 1910. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Berry (1959) and Thomas Gale (1971). Dearest mother of Gladys (Berry) and Stan Charbonneau of Ridgetown, Louise (Berry) Paul of Windsor, and Michael and Jinny Berry of Toronto. Dearly loved mother-in-law of Lucille Berry, Jack McNaughton, and the late James Paul (2004). Cherished grandmother of 25 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Louise will be deeply missed by her sisters Imelda (Nathan) Wood of Windsor and Beatrice (Lawrence) Rock of Puce, and her brother Albemie (Helen) of Windsor as well as several nieces and nephews. Louise will be joyfully reunited in Heaven with many loved ones including her parents Alphonse and Stephanie DesRosiers; her children pre-born baby Joseph (1936), Patricia (1937), Ronald (1984), and Virginia McNaughton (2001); brothers Louis (Peggy), Roy (Martha), Alvin (Laura), and Alphonse (Muriel) and her sister Marie Lazarus (Merton). Also greeting great-grandma are Molly Studnicka (1992), Jennifer Wilson (1992), and Jocelyn Wilson (2003). The two pillars of Louise's life were faith and family. She will be remembered for her passion for living and learning, her generous spirit, wonderful sense of humour, and beautiful smile. Friends will be received at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown on Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Parish Prayers at the Funeral Home on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. and C.W.L. Prayers at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Ridgetown on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. (Visitation at the Church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass). Louise will be returned to her beloved Windsor for interment in Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Donations to Windsor Birth Right, Right To Life Chatham-Kent, or Right To Life Windsor would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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February 15, 2009

Lisa Kim (Michael Berry's #4 Child) posted to the memorial.

February 11, 2009

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February 10, 2009

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Lisa Kim (Michael Berry's #4 Child)

February 15, 2009

Grandma, in heaven....May the pool temperature be 86, may the flowers bloom to make you smile, may you feel the ease and freedom of reading in day or night, may you move as fast as you want, may you relax and enjoy the passing day as you want, but most of all, save a seat for me at your table, I'll bring the peppermint foot lotion and rub your feet and we can talk about whatever we'd like. I will carry your grace, class, and sense of humor with me wherever I go...until I meet you again..hugz and kisses from Lisa, Grace, & Pepper (your furry little grand-doggie)

Jacklyn Murphy

February 11, 2009

Nona,
You were one in a million. I am glad that you will be rejoing with so many who love you as much as I do in heaven.

Suzanne Dorey

February 10, 2009

To the women who was more of a mother to me then a grandmother, you will be deeply missed. I love you.
You will be missed by all. The cowboy and I are still together.

Judy Wilson

February 10, 2009

It brings great comfort knowing that Nona is with mom, Uncle Ron, Jocelyn and Jennifer. It is a circle of love!

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ANTHONY MARIOTTI

February 10, 2009

My sincerest condolences to the family on the passing of Marie Louise Gale. She was my first bookkeeper when I started my law practice. She was a kind and wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew her.

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