SHEARD, Gladys Leola (nee White)

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Hospice Wellington on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the age of 87.   Beloved wife of Robert.  Loving Mother of Bill of Calgary, AB and John (Mary) of Elmira.  Proud grandmother of Katherine and Wesley.  Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews and friends.  Predeceased by her siblings: Bill, Floyd, Harvey and Glenna.  In addition to being a dedicated homemaker, Gladys had a great interest in sports, being a member of the Guelph Curling Club and the Cutten Club. She was the recipient of several trophies in curling and served as President of the Ladies Section of the Guelph Curling Club in 1976.  After suffering a major stroke in 1985, she turned her survivor experience and its challenges into a passion for other stroke survivors, playing a leading role in the establishment and life of the Guelph/Wellington Stroke Group. This dedication was honoured in 2012 when she was a chosen recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Gladys was an active member of Harcourt Memorial United Church, serving as president of the U.C.W.  She was also a life member of Order of the Eastern Star, Rundle Chapter 108 and Normac 311, Dundalk, ON.  The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Hospice Wellington and to Dr. David Hood for the compassionate care Gladys received.  Friends may call at Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph on Friday, March 17 for visiting from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with the Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m.  Spring burial at Shelburne Cemetery, Shelburne, ON.   Memorial contributions to Hospice Wellington, Harcourt Memorial United Church or Stroke Recovery Canada Guelph Wellington Chapter would be appreciated.  We invite you to leave your condolences and donations online at www.gilchristchapel.com.