Gayle, the one year anniversary of your death is upon us and here am in Houston for the Winter 2024 still devastated and missing you,my fun friend and all the happy times we had having those lunches out where ladies dine and driving and getting lost around Houston and going to put flowers on Emily’s grave. Saddened by your loss. Rest in peace dear Gaylie. You’re probably giggling with the angels. Will always remember you my friend.💐

Gayle we miss you.  You were hoping to move back to Ontario and I was looking forward to being able to connect with you more upon your return to Ontario.   I am now retired and have greater flexibility and very few things that I have to do other than gardening and trying to be active-  we could be enjoying nature and recreational things together.  Sadly this was not to be.  We both share birthdays during the month of May and your kind friendship will never be forgotten.   I cherish my memories with you from the time, you were a new mom, to working with you at the health unit and then also visiting you in Houston when I was enroute to Mexico and connecting with you through  mail, phonecalls and facebook. I have several photos of your daughters that you shared at Christmas or when we exchanged letters.  I appreciated your encouragements when I was doing some northern nursing during the pandemic, as you had done northern nursing at the beginning of your nursing career. 

 My heart aches for your daughter and mom who are also living with their pain of your death.   

Last fall when Gayle called me and we talked for a long time.  I wish I would have been able to talk longer. I was working from home and needed to finish up a few things.  I told her I would call her later.  I tried several times and was only able to leave messages.  So sad that we never connected again.  My very first encounter with Gayle was at her home in Guelph and I was the lucky public health nurse that visited her following the birth of her first baby.  Gayle accepted the opportunity to meet with other parents at Baby Basics.  Shortly thereafter she became our colleague at the health unit.  Loved listening to her stories.  During the early stages of covid, I worked in Ontario's far North and Gayle was such a great support.  She had worked in Churchhill Manitoba as a young graduate and now loved hearing about my experiences.   My thoughts have been with you Claire , your uncles and aunt's  and  with your Nana as she is experiencing the mother's worst fear of  losing 2 of her daughters.  

I was so sorry to hear about Gayle’s  passing. She was such a beautiful, caring, and fun loving friend. I met Gayle in the early 90’s when she worked for Toronto Public Health. She attended a Baby Basic group here in Guelph where she lived and later came to work for WDG Public Health. That is where we truly bonded! We both graduated from the same school of nursing and had a “ Newfie “ connection. We had so many fun times and I missed her so much when she moved to Texas. So glad I got to see her pre Covid when she visited Guelph. So sad to hear of her passing. Claire, my condolences to you especially. I remember you as a very spirited child and your momma was so in love with you. Keep the memories of her and Emily close in your heart! She was sooo…..loved!

Ms. Gayle was such a blessing to everyone. Especially in the swim community. She loved the sport and loved watching her girls compete. I’ll miss you terribly! We’ll keep the Emily Rose Varsity Swim & Dive Invitational Meet going at Klein Collins!

I am so devastated to hear about Gayle’s passing. Gayle and I worked at Park Plaza together for several years. She was so much fun to be around and have so many great times in the “bronch room”. Gayle was such a caring soul and will miss her dearly. My prayers go out to Claire, Sherm and the rest of her family. 

My condolences to Gayle's family most of all to Claire. The world has lost a bright, thoughtful and loving soul. I first met Gayle in 1997 when she arrived  at Park plaza Hospital in Houston for her pre employment medical.  I can still picture this whirl wind of a person zipping through the clinic  talking a mile a minute with her little look alike spunky daughter Clare in toe. We became friends instantly. Gayle would often scurry around the ED department always lending a hand and always lightening other nurses load. Over the years  we shared holiday dinners, trips to the Houston Zoo with the girls, New years eve polar bear swims. Halloween tricker treating and spaghetti diners, lots of laughs and on the ocassion too many glasses of wine 😁. I was so privileged to have Gayle share her love for life and family with me and my husband Pierre when we were far from home.  My heart is broken. Claire please know that you are loved very much.  I am unable to make the trip to Houston at this time but you are in my thoughts and prayers always.

Gayle was a special person.   I am so glad I had the honor of being her friend.  She was so kind and caring to others and she had a delightful sense of humor.   Gayle loved her family and spoke of them often.   I will miss Gayle.   Condolences to her family.   

Oh Miss Gayle, what a light in our lives you were. The year we lost Emily, I lost my best friend but gained you as part of my family. I will never forget the countless dinners at your house reminiscing over memories of our sweet Em. It feels like I just spoke to you the other day and was telling you about life and love in the big apple. It wasn’t fair that Emily didn’t get to experience life with me this far and it’s not fair we’ve lost you so soon. But it gives me solace you both have reunited. I’m sorry I didn’t get the chance to come to Spring as often as I’d like, but I know we will see each other again someday. Love you Gayle, give Emily a hug from me ❤️

I just spoke to Gayle the first of the year and we had made temporary plans to get together soon.  It’s terrible to read of  her passing and my deepest sympathies go out to Claire and Gayle’s siblings.  Such a kind soul, always willing to help in any way she could .  She is now with Emily, watching over all of you. I offer you my thoughts, prayers, and well wishes and pray that you find the peace you seek during this difficult time. 🙏🏻 ✝️

I’m so very sorry to hear of Gayles passing. She was always so bright and so kind to me over all the years that I knew her. I know she will be truly missed by so many.  May she rest in peace ❤️

I am devastated to hear the news of Gayle’s passing.  The last time I spoke to her she was moving back to Toronto and I was so looking forward to reconnecting.  My friendship with Gayle is one of the few I have that has lasted since high school.  Claire, John, Patti, Billy, and Sherm-I am thinking of you all and sending you comfort.  I wish I could attend the memorial but please know you will be in my thoughts at that time.  I love you Gayle.💔😥

Mary-Chris