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Gay Abela February 18, 1940 - June 17, 2021

Gay, a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on June 17, 2021 at the age of 81. She will be remembered, cherished and forever loved by her husband, Joe, her children, Michael, Janice and Pauline, her siblings, Leathia, Randy, Robert and Dalton and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were all so blessed to have so many beautiful memories of her.

She passed away surrounded by her loved ones, who held hands around her as she left us. While our hearts are broken, we take comfort knowing that for every soul here who loves her and will miss her, there is another one on the other side ready to embrace her. She joins her parents, a grandchild taken far too early, and so many dear friends that brought so much joy to her life. There are no shortage of people, living or otherwise, who love her dearly.

A Public Visitation will take place on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 10 a.m. until time of service at the Dryden Community Funeral Home.

A Private Funeral Service will take place on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home with Pastor Velma Henderson officiating.

Interment to follow in the Dryden Cemetery.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions there will be no gathering after the service.

Condolences(4)

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    Margaret Abela says
    June 20, 2021 at 1:44 pm

    My deepest sympathy. Although separated by geographical distance, I will be with you in spirit at the service on Monday.
    Margaret Abela

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    Paul, Heather and Grace says
    June 20, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    Uncle Joe, Pauline, Janice and Michael, we are very sorry to hear of the passing of aunt Gay. Pauline, thank you for making Gay’s trip out to the east coast possible. It was so nice to see here again. I’m really pleased that Grace, as a young adult, had a chance to meet her and will remember her as Heather and I always will.

    All our love at this difficult time.

    Paul, Heather and Grace

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    Penney Weston & Malinda Ezewski says
    June 21, 2021 at 8:31 pm

    So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom,Wife,Grandma,Aunt,Sister, Niece. She was a wonderful woman and will be deeply missed by everyone who’s life she touched. Keep your memories close and let them help you through the tough times, she will be watching over you always.

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    BERTHOLD FALK says
    June 21, 2021 at 11:21 pm

    Dear Joe, Pauline, Janice and Michael, please accept our hearfelt condolences and sincere sympathy for the passing or your beloved wife and mom Gay. Dani and I will always remember (back when our home was your home) of her generosity and good humour when we would get together at your house and you would put up with Joe’s loud stereo (to entertain us) and Gay would try to stuff us with food (especially at Christmas) because , I think she thought us “young folK” were maybe too skinny! Please try at this difficult time to think of all of the warm and good memories you all have of Gay and may doing so give you all some comfort. We are thinking of you all with much sympathy ……..Dani and Bert Falk.

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Donations can be made to the Hoshizaki House or the Dryden Native Friendship Centre in her honour through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3

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