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Gemma (Gannon) Tate was born In Tuam, County Galway, Ireland on September 28, 1940, fifth child of Joseph and Nora (Jennings) Gannon. She was raised a few miles away in her home town of Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland. She took her last breath at home in Bonney Lake, Pierce County, Washington, USA, during the afternoon of November 23, 2023.
Gemma lost her beloved daughter, Amisha, 3 years before she herself passed. She is survived …
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What causes did Gemma care about most?
The health and well-being of family and friends.
The health and well-being of family and friends.
The health and well-being of family and friends.
What was Gemma's favorite color?
Purple -- and those colors that are close to it.
Purple -- and those colors that are close to it.
Purple -- and those colors that are close to it.
What were Gemma's favorite local spots?
At home, sitting in her favoite chair with no immediate obligations -- doing HER thi…
At home, sitting in her favoite chair with no immediate obligations -- doing HER thing.
At home, sitting in her favoite chair with no immediate obligations -- doing HER thing.
What were Gemma's favorite vacation spots?
Anywhere that she could hear the ocean, such as Long Beach, WA.
Anywhere that she could hear the ocean, such as Long Beach, WA.
Anywhere that she could hear the ocean, such as Long Beach, WA.
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Cause of death
Lung cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Curnow Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Sumner
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