Gwendolyn Louise (nee Cook - Randell) Aird

AIRD, Gwendolyn Louise (nee Cook – Randell) passed away suddenly but peacefully following a brief illness on Friday, August 10, 2018 in the presence of her loving and adored family. Born in Twillingate, Gwen is predeceased by her father John Colbourne Cook in 1928 and mother Sarah Jane (Webb) Cook in 1981; first husband Joseph B. Randell in 1979, daughter Heather Courage in 2005, sister Frances Mary Rowsell (Rex) in 1998 and her brother Neville Henry Cook (Ina) in 2014.  Leaving to mourn a much loved, caring and beautiful wife, mother, Nan, aunt and cousin, is her husband Kenneth J.M. Aird, devoted daughter Angela King (Dick), the pride and joy of her life granddaughters Meghan King (Scott Piekema) and Anna King (Michael Fancy); son Philip (Regina Coady); son-in-law Charlie Courage, as well as many other relatives and dear friends in the UK, Europe, United States and Canada.  Gwen was truly blessed to have had such wonderful people in her life making it much richer. Cremation has taken place.  Relatives and friends may visit the family at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Monday, September 17 from 12 noon to 9 pm.  Funeral service will take place at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, September 18 at 2:00 pm with interment to follow in the family plot at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Gwen’s memory may be made to KidSport (SportNL) or a charity of one’s choice.

“Mom / Nan – you will be forever in our hearts, lovingly remembered and sadly missed.”