Passed away peacefully at the Wales Home, Richmond QC, on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at the age of 88. She leaves behind her sons Ian (Nicole Blake), Melbourne QC, and Cameron (Cindy Rusnak) Waterloo, ON, her grand-daughters Anne-Marie, Corinne, Isabelle, and Hannah. Also mourning from the U.K. are her sister Meryl Parker (late Douglas), nephews Jonathan and Gregory, and long-time friend Dorothy Pearson.
In keeping with Gillian’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Following cremation, a private family graveside service will take place at a later date.
Special thanks to the staff at the Wales Home for their compassionate care of Gillian.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wales Home Foundation or the Parkinson’s Society would be appreciated.