Obituary for Gloria Lynda Robitaille (Goheen)
Robitaille, Gloria Lynda (née Goheen)
Passed away peacefully in Newmarket on Saturday June 29, 2019.
Beloved wife of Bruce, and loving mother of Cathy Doyle (Greg), Eric (Terri), Glen (Kelly), and David (Kelly). Proud grandmother of Jonathan (Audrey), Christina, Amy, Patrick Doyle, Alex, and Ciaran. Daughter of the late Bernard and Stella Goheen, and predeceased by her brother Douglas.
Gloria was born November 24, 1940 in Toronto, where she met and married Bruce almost 56 years ago. She was an accomplished creator who loved knitting, sewing, crocheting, and baking for family and friends, and was a passionate singer and choir member. Gloria and Bruce moved their family to Queensville 43 years ago and were devoted founding members of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish.
In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations to the Margaret Bahen Hospice, whose caring staff and volunteers brought peace to Gloria and the entire family in her final days. Donations may be made by directed gift via the Southlake Hospital Foundation ( https://www.southlakefoundation.ca ) or the Better Living Foundation - Margaret Bahen Hospice ( https://www.myhospice.ca/margaret-bahen-hospice ).
Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. S., Newmarket on Wednesday July 3 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A funeral mass will take place on Thursday July 4 at 11 AM, at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 17955 Leslie St., Newmarket. A private interment will follow.
On-line condolence at www.roadhouseandrose.com.
Passed away peacefully in Newmarket on Saturday June 29, 2019.
Beloved wife of Bruce, and loving mother of Cathy Doyle (Greg), Eric (Terri), Glen (Kelly), and David (Kelly). Proud grandmother of Jonathan (Audrey), Christina, Amy, Patrick Doyle, Alex, and Ciaran. Daughter of the late Bernard and Stella Goheen, and predeceased by her brother Douglas.
Gloria was born November 24, 1940 in Toronto, where she met and married Bruce almost 56 years ago. She was an accomplished creator who loved knitting, sewing, crocheting, and baking for family and friends, and was a passionate singer and choir member. Gloria and Bruce moved their family to Queensville 43 years ago and were devoted founding members of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish.
In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations to the Margaret Bahen Hospice, whose caring staff and volunteers brought peace to Gloria and the entire family in her final days. Donations may be made by directed gift via the Southlake Hospital Foundation ( https://www.southlakefoundation.ca ) or the Better Living Foundation - Margaret Bahen Hospice ( https://www.myhospice.ca/margaret-bahen-hospice ).
Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. S., Newmarket on Wednesday July 3 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A funeral mass will take place on Thursday July 4 at 11 AM, at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 17955 Leslie St., Newmarket. A private interment will follow.
On-line condolence at www.roadhouseandrose.com.