Kathleen Rose Gill

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our sweet precious mother.

Kathleen "Freedom" Rose Gill was born October 20th, 1940 to Gordon and Anna Mayhew in Victoria, BC. She passed away September 29, 2025 in St. Albert with her family by her side.

She grew up and graduated high school in Bawlf, Alberta, married Donald Gill, and had three children, Donald John, Katrina, and Derek.

She was a pioneer in the computer world. She was the first key punch operator in Edmonton working with CNR. In the 70’s, she was one for the first to work from home when she was with Horne & Pitfield and lived on an acreage with her husband and 3 small children. Later when they relocated to Edmonton, she worked for many years at the Misericordia Hospital and Grey Nuns Hospital until her retirement.

After her husband, Don, passed away in 2014 and her son, Derek, 3 months later, she moved into St. Andrews Seniors residence and enjoyed her last years there along with her sister, Eleanor.

Left to mourn her passing is her son Donald John, his children, Boston and Isabela; daughter, Katrina (Ed) and their children, Devon and Chloe; Derek's children, Nathan and Ava; sisters, Maureen Hanak and Wanda (Barry) Boyes; brothers, Brian (Penny) Mayhew and Lawrence (Cheryl) Willier; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Donald; son, Derek, and sister, Eleanor.

Auntie freedom filled this world full of love and kindness, touching hearts wherever she went in life. Her strength and love shaped us. Her comforting smile always left you feeling at home.

Funeral Services will be on her birthday, October 20th, 2025 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 12810 111 Avenue NW in Edmonton at 11 AM.

Burial will take place on October 21st, 2025, at 1 PM at Valleyview Cemetery, 4205 53rd Street, in Camrose, Alberta.