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Gwen DeWitt Obituary

Gwenyth Deakin Barbour DeWitt

Los Gatos Resident

Apr.26, 1922-August 7, 2012

A vibrant figure in the Los Gatos community for almost 40 years, Gwen DeWitt passed away peacefully with her family in Washington DC. She is survived by her son Charles DeWitt, his wife Bonnie and their daughter Anna. A devoted mother and grandmother, her life will be celebrated with an informal memorial service at the Los Gatos Memorial Park on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 1130 AM. 2255 Los Gatos Almaden Rd., Los Gatos.

In lieu of flowers her family has requested donations to the Stanford Stroke Center, 780 Welch Road, Suite 205, Palo Alto, CA 94304 (650) 498-6164.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Aug. 22, 2012.

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Carol Stirling-Grace

July 18, 2024

Thinking about you today Gwenth, you were definitely a bright spot in my life.
Rest in eternal peace, my friend

December 24, 2012

We came to love and appreciate Gwen when she entered our lives with the marriage of her son to Bonnie StClair DeWitt, our niece. Chuck and Bonnie were devoted, lovingly caring for each of their mothers until their transition to the heavenly kingdom.
Fondly, Dixie Ann Pemberton and Arnold C. Reed

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