Gertrude Maud Daley (née Gough)
March 10, 1929 to January 16, 2024
Obituary
Gertrude Maud Daley (née Gough) (March 10, 1929) passed peacefully away in the presence of her family on January 16th after a brief illness. Leaving to mourn – all who knew her, especially her children Paul, Maureen (Randy Jerrett), Louise and Karen Daley (Roy Gibbons) and beloved grandsons Rory and Noel Gibbons and Adrian St. Croix. She also leaves her sister-in-law Mary Daley and nephews and nieces Harold, Gerry, Theresa and Kay Daley and their families in Calgary and Ontario, as well as, Gough cousins and their families, especially her dear cousin Mary Gough. She is predeceased by her parents Bernard and Josephine (Murphy) Gough, husband Richard Daley and son-in-law Rick St. Croix.
Gertie was raised in St. Joseph’s, Salmonier, the only child of Ben and Jose Gough and adored little cousin in the Gough clan. She had an idyllic childhood and loved to squirrel away reading books while hiding from household chores. She went to a small one room schoolhouse forging friendships that would last her lifetime. Upon graduating high school, Gertie enrolled at Littledale College earning a teaching certificate and going on to teach in two room schoolhouses, first at O’Donnell’s, and then in her home community of St. Joesph’s. She was a beloved teacher who saw the best in all her students and in turn she was their “favorite teacher”. As was the custom at the time, Gertie left teaching after an 11-year career when she married Dick Daley. Together they raised their family and ran the community Post Office for over 30 years. Once their own family was raised, Gertie and Dick’s door was always opened to the children of St. Joseph’s, whom they loved like grandchildren.
Gertie was a deeply faithful person and lived her life guided by St. Francis’ motto: “pax et bonum,” meaning: “peace and goodness.” Her life was a journey towards both. In her small world and in her own quiet way, Gertie forged an extraordinary legacy of kindness and support for all who fell within her orbit. She had a unique ability to connect with people in profound ways. They will remember her Christmas cards and lovely handwritten notes celebrating the great joys of their lives or offering support in darker times. Her messages left the recipients uplifted with Gertie’s quiet but contagious optimism. Her kindness was borderless as she supported the less fortunate by donating to countless charities across the world. All this and she was also REALLY FUN. She loved to laugh and was a great sport. She enjoyed all things funny, especially people, but also comic strips and Mr. Bean.
It takes a village to keep a nonagenarian living in their own little nest. Beyond her family, Gertie was blessed to have many people in her life that helped her live independently. She was eternally grateful to the many homecare workers who cared for her; especially Judy Chafe, Maxine Lomond, Faye Saunders and Luna Aditi. She was surrounded by lovely friends and neighbors at McKee’s Grove Condominiums, with a special shout out to the wonderful Cyril Brennan, who brought her communion every Sunday. Thanks also go to the staff from the A.C. Hunter Public Library (Stacey and Dan) who supplied a steady stream of carefully curated reading material delivered right to her door.
Resting at Carnell’s funeral home St. John’s, Saturday (January 20th) from 1– 5 pm and Sunday St. Joseph’s Church (January 21st) from 12– 5pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, (January 22) 11 am at St. Joseph’s Church, inurnment following service. Reception at the community hall in St. Joseph’s. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gertie’s memory may be made to Good Shepherd Parish St. Joesph’s by mail at Good Shepherd Parish, P.O. Box 30, St. Joseph’s, NL, A0B 3AO or by EMT to goodshepherdparish2008@gmail.com. Good deeds in her memory are also welcomed.
“A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.”
Schedule
Visitations
1:00-5:00pm (Carnell's FH) on January 20, 2024
12:00-5:00pm St. Joseph’s Church on January 21, 2024
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Monday January 22nd
St. Joseph’s Church
Maureen and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Sending my deepest condolences to you all.
Karen, Louise, Maureen, Paul and extended Daley family members, please accept my sincerest sympathies on the passing of your dear Mom.
Mrs. Daley was always a beautiful fixture in our lives. I have so many warm memories of interactions with her and your dad. When my parents died more than 12 years ago, I had lovely cards from her and that was her way. She always made everyone feel wonderful – and necessary.
I wish you peace in your grief safe in the knowledge that she made an incredible difference in so many lives.
Fondly, Margie
My deepest condolences to the Daley family . I was so fortunate to meet Mrs. Gertie as a teenager, and then touch base when we visited Newfoundland with my youngest son. I looked forward to sending and receiving Christmas cards, keeping her up to date on my family and her long letters on her life and adored adult children and grandchildren. Her letters were always full of praise for her children and how lucky she was to have such a caring, loving family. What a lifetime of wonderful memories you will share today as you honour your Mom.
Sending my sincere condolences to the Daley family . It was a privilege to know and care for your mom. . She was a kind gentle woman with a great sense of humour . It was obvious that she had great faith and accepted the medical challenges as they came , with grace and dignity. .God bless you all Dr penton
Maureen , so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Maureen and family, my condolences on the loss of your mother. May your memories bring you comfort at this time.
I was heartbroken to hear of Gertie’s passing.
I had the privilege of being her hairdresser for a period of time. I truly looked forward to her visits.
Such a beautiful person, she radiated warmth, and love.
She was one of my favorites, and I loved her company.
I wish I had visited you, I missed you when you were no longer able to come in to the salon.
She was a genuine, beautiful soul.
I am the luckiest to have known her.
My condolences to her family, and friends.
I learned something this week – that the first cousin of my grandfather is my first cousin, twice removed. But that’s not who Gertrude Daley was to my siblings and I, and so many others. She was, and always will be Aunt Gertie.
It is hard to think that she is gone because she was such a constant presence all our lives, but it’s been nice to think back on the memories I have of her – of the time I sneaked across the meadow when I was 3 or 4 and my mom getting a call from Aunt Gertie that she had a “little package” over at the post office; running over the meadow after church on Sunday morning to see Aunt Gertie and Uncle Dickie, listen to Jigs & Reels on VOCM, telling them funny stories and watching her laugh in a way that her whole body shook; knowing when to go over for a visit so as not to interrupt the latest episode of Coronation Street; of always being offered a homemade treat during those visits; and a trip home from the mainland was never complete until I had a chance to spend time with Aunt Gertie and regale her with my latest adventures.
Truly, she was a one-of-a-kind person and reading through the tributes and comments below it is obvious that the quiet little woman we all knew and loved has such a special place in so many hearts. She was such a great listener, always had a kind and encouraging word, and when you spent time with her she had a unique way of making you feel truly special.
Paul, Maureen, Louise, Karen and your families – you have our sincere condolences. To say we know it’s a difficult time for you all right now is an understatement, but I hope you can take some comfort in the words on this page, comfort from the outpouring of family and friends who will be with you in the coming days, and comfort from the thoughts and prayers of all of us who can’t be with you in St. Joseph’s as you say goodbye to your mom.
To paraphrase Winnie the Pooh, as I think he summed it up best, “How lucky we are to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
Goodbye Aunt Gertie. You were a very, very beautiful person and you will be missed.
Aunt Gertie’s life and memory is one to be celebrated for she lived a wonderful life. Many memories have been coming to mind all week.
Hanging clothes on the line and waving to her as she hung hers out too and then an invite to come on over for a visit (and something yummy on the table of course). Stepping into her kitchen, I’d sneak a peek into the pantry, hoping I’d spy one of her famous pies (her lemon meringue was my favorite). My second wish was that the pie would have cooled enough to be cut during my visit!
We had a well worn path in the meadows between our houses. When we were toddlers, Gertie’s crew were at our house many afternoons helping mom with all of us babies. Her kids were like big sisters and brother to us. And once we were old enough, we’d go to Gertie’s any chance that we could. She had so much patience with us. I don’t ever recall her raising her voice or scolding us. She was gentle and kind and she was this way with everyone.
This week because it was so cold here in Ontario, I wore my snow pants when I went for my walks by the river. As soon as I heard the swish sound they make when you walk, I was instantly reminded of snowy afternoons growing up in Newfoundland and was transported back to Gertie’s kitchen once more. She never complained about our snowy boots, wet mittens and dripping noses as we waited for the promised cups of hot chocolate after a fun time sliding in the meadow. Her kitchen smelled of fresh baked bread and she was always quick with a sweet hug and a laugh. She was like this with all the kids in the community, a bonus grandmother to us all.
We wrote many letters to each other over the years, as she did with many who were fortunate to receive them. I told her time and again how happy I would feel when I opened my mailbox and recognized her handwriting – a hug in the mailbox! I’ve kept many of them and I can hear her voice and laughter in her stories on the page. These are treasures that I cherish.
To say she was remarkable would be an understatement. She was still sharp as a tack and was a great story teller, especially of our family lineage. We had many conversations about the Gough clan and I’m grateful for that. The last time I spoke to her was on Christmas Eve. We ended every conversation with “God bless and I love you”. She had a way of making you feel extra special and she had the very best laugh.
As she’s laid to rest this week, I’m missing Karen, Louise, Maureen and Paul and Rory, Adrian and Noel. I sure am feeling homesick. She’s one of the most influential people in my life. She had a meaningful impact on so many people. Rest easy Aunt Gertie, you’ve earned it. May God bless you and keep you. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Paul, Maureen, Louise, and Karen.
How can you sum up the person that is your mother? It is next to impossible. There are not enough adjectives to adequately and justly do so. Kind, compassionate, and witty is just a start. She was, and still is, a positive force that touched so many. The world, now more than ever, could use more Gerties.
Condolences to you all as you reflect on, and celebrate a life well lived.
Maureen and family sending my sincere condolences.
Maureen and family sending my sincere condolences.
Your Mother blessed so many people with her kindness, love and fun-loving spirit. Gertie was an amazing lady and I feel privileged to have known her. I will miss her Christmas cards, little notes and phone calls – she was always interested in how everyone was doing. I always thought of her as a Special Aunt. God Bless you Gertie!
My deepest sympathy to her Family.
Jeanette Mulcahy
Ottawa
I have fond memories of Miss Gertie. Sincere condolences to the family. ~ Petrina Daley and family in Ottawa
Paul, Maureen, Louise, Karen and families – my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Mom.. She was such presence in our lives growing up, from the hours I spent in her home and in the yard playing basketball. I am blessed to have been one of the recipients of her many cards, letter and prayers over the years. She has left an incredible impact on so many people’s lives with her kindness. Our taught and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hug
Janice Daley and Gary Myers.
I represent the Oliphant Family in saying our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Daley and Gough Family. I can’t even begin to express my gratitude at having the opportunity to know Gertie and Dick her late husband, and to have had the great fortune of spending many hours discussing old family history. They were such a source of information to me on my quest to find out as much as I could about my Oliphant roots in Newfoundland, and Gertie really helped me put names to the faces in my grandmothers old photo albums. We became fast friends, and I don’t think she nor I ever missed sending each other a Xmas Card over the last 30 years. She really kept my love of letter writing alive, because she would always write back. Gertie was always a positive inspiration and had a great attitude toward life, and always quick with a joke. She will certainly be missed by me and my family, and her memory will live on through all the stories she shared with us. I know one day, we will meet again. Prayers for peace to her family, and my cousins.
Sincere condolences to all of Miss Gertie’s family. It is hard to put into words the impact Miss Gertie had on my whole family and the community of St Joseph’s . I have so many memories of her growing up next door and being so patient and kind to us as teenagers . She later became my children’s first teacher as they would cross the River to Miss Gertie’s kitchen where she would have their own scribblers and play fort with them much to the shagrin of several delivery men who found her with them under the kitchen table . My father especially depended on Gertie’s special power of prayer as he and many others would often call on Gertie in times of need to get the prayers going. She was the family Matriarch ,the last of my grandfathers generation and Matriarch to us all it seems from the comments here. To say she will be missed is an understatement. However she left a wonderful legacy of kindness and compassion to all she knew and one we can only strive to emulate. She was the best and one of a kind ! Rest in peace Miss Gertie .
Mrs. Gertie epitomized Mother Theresa’s teaching viz. Be Kind … Be Kind .. And , above all else , Be Kind . Any time I think of her I am flooded with memories of her kind words , gentle humor and formidable wit and story telling prowess . Our sincere condolences but , as we all know , she has added only beauty and love to her Eternal Home .
Maureen. Our most sincere sympathy at the loss of your Mom. From her obituary and the many beautiful messages to her family, I can tell that she was a very special person, respected and loved by her many friends and family. You must have so many wonderful memories. Condolences to all her family.
Sending my sincere condolences and prayers to all of Gertie’s family! Although I haven’t seen her in many years,I will never forgot her genuine caring,concern and kindness not only whenever our paths crossed but as I ,too ,was the grateful recipient of one of her hand written cards/notes almost 25 years ago. .What a thoughtful person to take the time and express such empathy ,choosing just the right words!You were all so blessed to have had her with you for such a long time.Your many treasured memories will provide comfort and strength during this time of sadness and loss.Safe in the arms of Jesus, Gertie has truly earned her eternal reward.God bless you all.
Maureen.
Paul
Louise
Karen
Condolences to you all your famil
at this sad time.
Your mother was an amazing person.
Michael and Annette Boyle
Paul, Maureen, Louise , Karen and families
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was such a lovely lady. I have lots of fond memories living next door. Mom dearly loved Mrs. Gertie’s visits. May cherished memories bring you comfort during this difficult time and may you find strength in the support of each other. My sincere condolences. Hugs to all ❤️
We were so very sad to hear about Gertie’s passing and this immense loss for Paul, Maureen, Louise, Karen, and all who loved her. A most beautiful obituary, sharing a snapshot of this special, thoughtful and loving woman. Gertie had once told me that ‘Uncle Ab’, my grandfather, was the storyteller and keeper of the history of the St. Joseph’s community. She had become that tremendous link to the past and to family for me. I remember Gertie laughing and telling me the story of my father Vince and my Uncle Tom having a squabble about Vince riding his horse too hard down the back field. Her stories held such detail and humour…I could picture the whole scene. In her Christmas card only weeks ago, Gertie described how Christmas Eve was always special when she was a kid. I think Gertie would allow me to share her words (story). She wrote…
“My Dad and I used to visit “uncle Ab and Aunt Maggie” on that evening. That was the only time my Dad did any visiting, except that every night after supper he went to his cousin Ellie Ann’s house. He stayed one hour visiting her and her husband Frank Daley. He came home at 9 o’clock. Mom put me to bed at 7:30 or eight but I never slept until he came home and told me a story. Even after I was an adult I could never go to sleep as soon as I went to bed.”
I could see where Gertie learned her skilled and delightful story telling.
I had planned to write Gertie back this weekend, and instead I had to settle for a talk with her…telling her how wonderful she was and how much I am going to miss her. Laura and I are so happy that we got to see Gertie when we visited St. Johns in the summer of 2022. It was a memorable trip and visiting with Gertie, Paul and Helena was one of the highlights.
Sincerely thinking of all of you and sending love from London, Ontario.
Bob Gough & Laura Ladouceur
Deepest condolences to Paul, Karen, Louise, Maureen and extended family on the passing of a wonderful lady. She was loved and will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. I remember Mrs Gertie as very kind, gentle and pleasant lady who always greeted me with a warm smile. May she rest in peace.
Our sincere condolences to Mrs.Gertie’s entire family. Mrs.Gertie had all the time in the world for myself, Stephen and Krista as children growing up. She felt like a grandmother to us in many ways and always will.
To the Daley family
My deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother. Gertie made every moment special, remembering milestones and showering encouragement through letters and cards. She called me regularly ever since I left home over 30 years ago. Her absence will be deeply felt. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
What a beautiful obituary. It reflects how much you all love her. Sincere condolences to my dear friends, Karen, Louise, Paul, and Maureen.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of a wonderful, special lady. I spent a lot of time with Gertie and Dick while growing up. Many happy memories. She treated us all like her own children. We kept in touch over the years. A heart and spirit of the community. Our condolences to all her family.
The Meadow in St.Joseph’s has lost its most beautiful flower.
Please accept our most heart felt condolences. I was Gertie’s neighbor. We met just over two years ago. I loved visiting with her and she always had a story and a smile. I met Karen, Louise and Paul. I also introduced my 4 year old grandchild to Miss Gertie. And Miss Judy. Every time she visited me she would say, can we go see Miss Gertie? Which we did. She would read with her and would love colouring something for her.. We will miss her so much. Dylan, now 6, was very sad when her parents told her of Miss Gertie’s passing and she tearfully said that she wanted to say goodbye to her. So she will be paying her respects tomorrow at Carnell’s . God bless Miss Gertie, May she rest in peace..
When we lived in the condo we had a great neighbor in Gertie. I spent some time with her each evening and really missed her when we moved to Typhany Village. May her gentle soul rest in peace and hope now she is with her husband Dick who she missed so much. She was a kind and beautiful lady.
To the Daley family, I am so so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful neighbour even though it was for a short time. I loved our conversations about books. She was so gentle and easy to talk with. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Maureen, Louise, Karen and Paul and families – my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your sweet Mom. She was a cherished friend to many, including our Mom, Lavena, and the cards and thoughtful messages she sent to her will be truly missed.
Your Mom was a lovely lady who amazed us all with her wit, good nature and keen interest in what we were up to – whether it was basketball or school, she always took the time to ask. I’ll always have wonderful memories of Mrs. Gertie and remember her for the positive impact she had on so many. Hugs to you all.
Maureen, Paul, Louise and Karen – sincere condolences from all the Winnipeg Healey’s on your Mom’s passing. Her positive outlook on life was an inspiration and life lesson to us all.
One of my earliest memories in life, from before I started kindergarten, I would go down to “the shop” with Mom to visit my grandfather, and he and I would walk up to the post office to see your mom or dad to get the mail. What was behind that wicket was always one of life’s great mysteries! She always had a kind word (and frequent treat).
I have numerous wonderful memories of visiting with “Mrs. Gertie”. I was delighted again to have that opportunity this past summer when I was home. She was as sharp as ever, and knew all of the goings on with our kids.
May she rest in peace, and may you all be thankful for the incredibly positive impact she had on so many from St. Joseph’s (and beyond).
Sincere condolences to Paul, Maureen, Louise, Karen and families on the loss of your dear Mother. Such a lovely lady and Ed’s Godmother, we all have fond memories of her while growing up in St. Joseph’s. Dad (Hilary) always enjoyed his visits to their home, especially on Sunday mornings. As with so many, we were privileged to receive her cards and good wishes throughout the year. Your beautiful memories of a very special lady will always be with you. May she rest peacefully after a lifetime of kindness to all.
Paul, Louise, Maureen, Karen and families
My condolences to all the family on the passing of your dear mother. May her long life leave many lasting memories as you celebrate a life well lived
Paul, Maureen, Louise, Karen and families. We were very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. May your wonderful memories of your Mom be a support to you during the difficult times ahead. Rest in peace Mrs. Daley.
My condolences to all the family on your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful person, kind, gracious, compassionate and funny. She was a holder of much of the history and people of St. Joseph’s and remembered everyone she crossed paths with. Her letter writing to people was such a thoughtful act. She had great patience, especially for “the boys” who showed up in her kitchen on Friday nights, and Saturday and Sunday mornings. It was the highlight of Phonse and Tony’s week along with so many others. I can still see her laughing with her whole body at their quips and correcting them when they were wrong. She was such a lovey person and raised such a wonderful family. Another scion of the community has left us.
Maureen, please accept my sincere condolences. I know from past conversations with you that your mom was very sharp and keen well into her years. She was an avid reader I believe. I am sure you and your family will miss her presence very much and you all will have many memories to talk about and share with each other. May those special memories warm your hearts and keep her close to you. Big Hugs, Gale
Karen, Louise, Paul and Maureen, and all who loved her, please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. May your pleasant memories help carry you all in your time of grief. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. .- Kenny and Michelle
Karen and Family, sending my deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karen & family, I am deeply saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. May the strong bonds of the love you shared sustain you through this difficult time of grieving and may your mom’s soul rest in peace.
Condolences to all Mrs Gertie’s family and friends ! She was a beautiful Lady and will surly be missed by all who knew her . R.I.P Mrs Gertie ..You will be missed.
My condolences to the entire family. I had many fond visits with Mrs. Daley. She had a wonderful interest in different cultures of the world she was always a delight to talk to.
My sincere condolences to your family during this time. Your mom was truly an angel.. I remember visiting her at the post office with my parents. She was a great friend to mom(Myra). Mom loved to receive letters/cards and notes from Ms. Gertie, and this continued when mom went to St. Pats which she was so touch by this. I even received one upon moms death that I will forever cherish. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP
Michelle Walsh
My heart and prayers go out to all the Daley family. What a gift Gertie was to anyone who had the privilege of knowing her and I was fortunate to be her townie neighbour. She was kind and fun and I was one of the lucky recipients of her cards and letters, which I cherished…. oh, and the photographs!
What a beautiful life lived!!
Much love to the whole family.
Sheilagh O’Leary & family
Dear Paul, Maureen, Louise, Karen & families, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Gertie was such a big part of our lives growing up in St. Joseph’s. Always so kind, fun loving & a beautiful lady. I loved being the recipient of Gertie’s beautiful cards & notes.
In the eyes of our girls when they were young, Mrs. Gertie was magic, no matter where I got my sprinkles, “they are not like Mrs. Gertie’s sprinkles”. Gertie’s was their hiding spot when it was time to leave St. Joseph’s on Sunday evening. Guaranteed when I went to get them, they were enjoying the ice cream with Magical Sprinkles. I have great memories of this wonderful lady.
I will be thinking of you as you celebrate the life of your beautiful Mom. Hugs, Theresa
Our sincere condolences to Paul, Maureen, Louise,Karen and your families. Mrs Gertie was a wonderful person and she will be missed dearly. Cherish your many happy memories.
Elsie and Bill Thistle
Paul, Maureen, Louise, and Karen, and your families,
I am so saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was an amazing person and a beloved Mom in our community She always had a smile for us rambunctious kids and
I hope your happy memories of her will help you through this difficult time.
May she rest in peace.
Louise and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful person and I was happy that me and my family made it to her prayer list. I used to tell my brother you are on Mrs. Daley’s prayer list so you will be ok. Now I know she will be still praying just in a different place. May the many wonderful memories you have help ease the pain through this difficult time. Know that she is reunited with your Dad and is at peace. You are in
my thoughts and prayers. RIP Mrs. Daley
Paul, Maureen, Louise, Karen and Family
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Her thoughtfulness and kind words were shared with so many, including our family, during both joyful and difficult times. Her lovely notes were always so heartfelt and she will be fondly remembered by all that knew her. Please know that we are thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Theresa, Bob and Ashley Newman
Gertie was one of the best. She was kind, considerate, compassionate and had a wealth of knowledge. It is the end of an era in St. Joseph’s. I am so glad I had the opportunity to talk with her at Christmas. My thoughts and prayers go out to Paul, Maureen, Louise and Karen and families
Paul, Maureen, Louise and Karen,
May you find great comfort in knowing your good mother embodied every great characteristic. The memories of her compassion and caring will give you great support at this time. She is singing in with the angels. Bless you all
SIMPLY THE BEST.
That is Mrs. Gertie.
Simply the best.
And she and Mr. Dick raised the best.
My deepest condolences to Paul, Maureen, Louise, Karen and families. Your mom and grandmother was a gracious woman. A woman who put flesh on the Gospel throughout her life! She was always so kind and engaging. I don’t think I’ve ever seen her without a smile. Please be assured of my prayers and remembrance at Mass. Gertie will be rewarded for a life that has been well-lived, well-loved and well-served. You expressed it all so beautifully in her obituary. May she sleep in Heavenly peace. And may God strengthen you during this time of deep loss.
Heartfelt condolences going to Louise, Maureen, Paul and Karen. Mrs.Gertie was such a kind and caring person. One of my absolute favorite chores was to go check the mail because she was always so happy to see us when we came. I remember running to the mail one day with my sister Natasha, to show off our new jogging suits that had come from the Sears catalog. As we ran over, I fell and tore the knees out of my pants! I was so upset, but I didn’t run home crying, because I knew Mrs.Gertie would take good care of me., and she did. She fixed me up and even called Mom to tell her not to be mad at me, cause they were only pants and a couple of good patches would take care of them. I feel blessed for having known your Mom, take comfort in the wonderful legacy of kindness that she leaves behind.
Heartfelt condolences to all the family thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a very sweet lady always the smile and kind words. May you all find comfort in the lifetime of memories you all have and share. May she Rest in Peace.
I have many fond memories of Mrs Gertie from my childhood in St Joseph’s. One of the most poignant is going for the mail and walking up the lane. Either Dick or Gertie would open the wicket with greetings and a cheerful smile. She was a kind and very thoughtful lady, She reached out to me with her beautiful handwriting by letters on the occasion of Moms passing and my brother in law , Eddie Lee. Eddie was a frequent visitor to her house since he and Paul worked together for a number of years at Labatts. She quite enjoyed his friendly nature and sense of humour. Sending our condolences to all her family. You have many cherished memories of her to cushion your grief. Rest in Eternal Peace, dear Mrs. Gertie.
This lovely, caring, thoughtful, compassionate, and kind lady is a great loss to St, Joseph’s. I was a recipient of many notes and cards over the years.What a gift she had of connecting with family, and friends near and far. Paul, Karen, Louise and Maureen, you have my deepest condolences for the loss of such a wonderful person.
My Sincere Condolence To Paul, Karen, Louise, Maureen.. What a Beautiful Tribute To your Mother. She was a special Lady to me .Lots of great memories when we were younger. I enjoyed my visits with her when i went home For the past 51 years we would communicate at Christmas .It became a tradition .I am so glad that i got to see her this past summer. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. R .I. P Mrs. Gertie
Paul, Maureen, Louise, Karen & Families… it is with heartfelt sadness I offer my condolences on your Mom’s passing… her obituary tells her story oh so well… fond memories for me indeed also… my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you navigate this sad time… cheers to a life well lived… Keith Ryan
To all of Gertie’s family our deepest condolences. The expression, “To know her was to love her.” is an apt description of Gertie. We are so pleased that she has been part of our lives and shared her wit, wisdom, and family history with us.
Rest in Peace Gertie,
Pat & Glenn Trites
Sincere condolences to all of Gertie’s family and friends. She sure was one of a kind. May her gentle soul R.I.P. as she reunites with her mom and her beloved Dick.
Paul, Maureen, Louise, Karen. and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful mom. She was such presence in our lives growing up and I am blessed to have been one of the recipients of her many Christmas and other occasions cards. All with a beautiful note. May your many memories of her comfort you at this difficult time.
Love Elaine , Tom and family
Karen and family: I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. Although I didn’t have the privilege of knowing her, it is evident from her obituary that she led a rich and impactful life. May cherished memories provide comfort during this difficult time.
To All Family Members of The Late Gertie Daley: Sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved! I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Gertie at very early age at the Gough’s household (Marion and William), and was intrigued by her lovely personality, and her enthusiasm. Her witty storytelling was to be admired – I always enjoyed listening to them. May your memories of this awesome lady be with you forever. God Bless!
Carmelita Butland Bruce and family
Condolences to Paul and his sisters May Mrs Gertie R.I.P.
from Jerome and Pauline Bonia
Paul and family, we were lucky enough to know your mother ever since we moved into McKee’s Grove in 2010. I can still see her going for her walks in the early days with her hat on and her white sneakers. She was a wonderful human being with a kind heart, and I recall her asking how Adrian was doing after his surgery back in 2019, again showing how she thought and cared about others. I would slide the meeting minutes under her door all the time, and she would thank me if she saw me in the building. As I read the beautiful tribute to your mother, every single work rang true with the lovely lady that we knew. Our sincere condolences to all of you and your extended families. God bless Gertie!
Paul, Maureen! Louise, Karen and families, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Mrs, Gertie was such a gracious lady who will be remembered for her beautiful, welcoming smile. She was a great friend to mom and they always kept in touch,. Mom will miss her calls, cards, and most importantly, her friendship. May she rest peacefully.
My condolences to Paul, Maureen, Louise, Karen and your respective families. Mrs. Gertie has a significant place in my childhood memories. She was always welcoming and joyful. She willingly exercised her french language skills tutoring me and she’d stick with it until confident I’d master the current lesson. Her nurturing Spirit lives on in her children. I’ll be holding you all in my prayers. God Bless!
Mrs. Gertie held a special place in the hearts and minds of many from St. Joseph’s and beyond. I have many fond memoriies of visiting her, Mr. Dick and Aunt Jose, going way back. Maureen, Paul, Karen, Louise and your families, my thoughts are with you all. Your Mom was always anxious to hear how we were all doing, including staying up to date on our daughter’s basketball and other sport adventures. Will miss her dearly, but her kindness and gesture to reach out to others when they needed it most, was something that came natural to her. Her profound impact on the world over the last 95 years, will be her legacy.
Our condolences to Paul, Maureen, Louise, Karen, and your families. I am sure there is consolation in knowing she is gone to the well deserved reward for well lived life. The beautiful obituary describes her so well. I know many people will remember her kind letters of support and encouragement in their difficult times.
Louise and Karen, I was so sorry to learn that your Mom had passed away. I didn’t know her, but from reading her lovely obituary, I wish I had. I’m sure you’ll all miss her. May she rest in peace. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
She will always be remembered and cherished with love, so many wonderful childhood memories with her. Condolences and care to all of the family, Louise, Karen, Maureen and Paul. Sending love to you all.
What a wonderful tribute to your wonderful mother. Always felt so welcome when we visited her home
She will forever be a big part of my childhood memories. With a jump across a small river I was there with endless amounts of ice cream, cookies and of course jokes and stories. Condolences to all of the family.
Gertie was a smart, and gracious woman who was always welcoming to anyone who sought her company. Always enjoyed our conversations over the many years I knew her. To all her family, and friends please know that we will remember her kindness and friendship bless you all and may her memory be a comfort and may her gentle soul rest in peace
Marilyn and Pat Hogan
Kelligrews
Kelligrews
Paul, Maureen, Louise, Karen and families, so so sad to learn of your Mom’s unexpected passing. Thinking of you all and hope to see you on Monday. Your Mom was such a special and lovely lady. She will be remembered fondly by many..
Ann Marie & Dave
My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. My deepest condolences.
To the Daley Family:
Myself and Dan are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Daley’s passing. She was such a sweet woman and it was always a pleasure to have a little chat with her when delivering her library books. Please accept our sincerest condolences at this difficult time.
Stacey Lucas & Dan Murphy
A.C. Hunter Public Library
Maureen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.