Gail Ponniah

Sunrise

February 3rd, 1950

Kandapola, Sri lanka

Sunset

October 30th, 2013

Toronto, Ontario

Gail Ponniah, 63, of Toronto, Ontario, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, on October 30th, 2013.

Born on February 3rd, 1950 in Kandapola, Sri Lanka, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Muthiah Ponniah and Elizabeth Sebaretnam Ponniah.

She is survived by her two children Oliver Daniels and Michele Ponniah.

The youngest of 15 children, she grew up in Batticaola, Sri Lanka, and was seen as the center of attention to all her younger nieces and nephews, having had a knack for getting into mischief.

She embraced motherhood, by dedicating her life to her two children, ensuring that they were always happy and loved by making them her first priority.

Gail was a lover of all animals, especially cats, and held a very special place in her heart for her cat Purina. She had a skill for playing her piano by ear, and particularly loved playing gospel music.

Beloved by many, her family and friends knew Gail to be a woman of unwavering faith in God.

The visitation will be held on Thursday November 7th from 2 pm – 4pm and 6 pm-8 pm at Giffen-Mack Funeral Home, 2570 Danforth Avenue, (at Main St. subway), 416-698-3121, Toronto, Ontario M4C 1L3. The funeral service will be held on Friday, November 8th, 2013 at 11:00 am, at Dawes Road Gospel Church, 383 Dawes Road, Toronto, Ontario M4B 2E3. Reverend Arnie Heineman will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.

“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech, but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m Free,

I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call,

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way.

I’ve found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I’ve savoured much

Good friends, good times,

A loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.