Peacefully, at home, on Monday February 15, 2016 at the age of 59 years. Beloved wife of Andrew Machin. Loving mother of Ben (Danielle), Sally (Devin) and Victoria. Dear sister of Deanna and Caroline. Gail spent many years in the community helping people as a physiotherapist. She found great joy spending time outdoors with loved ones. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the wonderful family and friends for their outpouring of care and support over the last year. The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road)on Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 2 pm in the Chapel. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in memory of Gail to the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Unit.