Passed away peacefully at the Hotel-Dieu Hospital, Sherbrooke, QC on Wednesday October 21, 2009 a t the age of 83 years. Gertrude Simpson beloved wife of the late Earl Lloyd . Dear mother of Ella (Lyman Henderson), Richard (Vivian Laroche), Allan (Penny Henderson), David (Brenda Howland) and Donald (Shannon Dauphinais). She was predeceased by her son Alton. Gertrude also leaves to mourn her sister Alice (late Ossie Thomas) and her siter-in-law Margaret Lloyd .She was predeceased by her sister Violet Loyd and her brothers Uland, Clayton (Marlene) and Douglas. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 15 Station St. Sawyerville, QC J0B 3A0 (819)564-1750 / www.casshomes.ca where family and friends may visit on Thursday October 29, 2009 from 7 t o 9 pm and on Friday October 30, 2009 from 1 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm Rev. Wendy Evans officiating. Interment in the Eaton cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 3330, King West, Bureau 130 Sherbrooke, QC J1L 1C9 or the Eaton Cemetery C/o Nadia Boutin 255 Wheeler Rd, Cookshire, QC J0B 1M0 would be greatly appreciated by the family.