Gertrude Donovan

103 – Sydney

After a long life lived at French Street, Howe Street and Warne Street, Gertrude Gillis Donovan passed to eternal life on April 8, 2013.

Born to the late Duncan and Mary (Morrison) Gillis of Whitney Pier on December 29, 1909; she was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Her faith life was lived with the Catholic communities of Holy Redeemer, Whitney Pier and St. Theresa, Ashby. She was a proud member of St. Theresa C.W.L. and received her 50 year pin in 2012.

She is survived by her 3 children, son Rev. Charles, O.M.I. who was her care giver for the last number of years; son Donald (Carrie), their 3 children Carrie Ann, Charlie (Sue), great grandchildren Sheenage and Ryanne; Donald Joseph (Tina) and great grandchildren Angus and Ela; daughter Mary Catherine and her children, Colleen, James and Lynn Marie and a very special niece Sister Gloria O’Neil C.S.M.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband Charles (1975), sisters Mary Catherine Fraser (2004), Annie O’Neil and infant brother Donald.

Visitation for Gertrude Donovan will take place at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel, Thursday, April 11 from 3-4 & 8-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be presided by her son at St. Theresa Church on Friday, April 12 at 2 pm. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery following lunch at St. Theresa Parish Hall.

Special thanks to Nina Brown who helped in her care and to the many Sydney Homemaker Society care givers as well as the VON. Gratitude to Drs. Steven MacDougall and Susan MacLeod. Online condolences to www.twcurry.com

“May she rest in peace with her God forever and ever.”