It is with heavy hearts, we announce our mother’s passing. Gwenneth Lillian Fussey (Herbert) was born in Bedford Park, London England on May 13, 1925 and passed peacefully Saturday, March 7th, 2015. Gwen was one of the first War Brides to travel to Canada, arriving on Vancouver Island after the 2nd World War.
Our mother was a skilled needle craft person, working for Woodward’s and Eaton’s in the wool department for many years before her retirement.
Gwen was predeceased by her husband; Robert Wildon (Bill) Fussey, her parents; Alfred and Olive Herbert, half sister; Maisie Pennistan and half brother; Edward Herbert.
Mum leaves her three daughters; Jackie (Stan) Thame, Victoria, BC, Elizabeth (Bialkowski) Matthews, Victoria, BC, and Pat Grealy, Victoria, BC. Gwen also leaves behind her grandchildren; Debra Thame (Tim), Terrace, BC, Trish Thame (Ken), Victoria, BC, Leanne and Doug Chamberlain, Victoria, BC, Ken (Jodi) Bialkowski, Calgary, Alberta, Vince (& Kim) Bialkowski, Victoria, BC, Rob (Kim) Lang, Victoria, BC, Jeff Lang, Vancouver, BC, and Katelyn (fiancée Rob) Grealy, Victoria, BC, great-grandchildren; Mason and Myles Chamberlain of Victoria, BC, Alan, Daniel and Michael Bialkowski, Victoria, BC, Cayden and Jaxen Lang, Victoria, BC.
Gwen is also survived by sisters-in-law; Margaret Briggs and Joyce Sailor, Victoria, BC, and Ede (Thomas) Saunders, Arlington, Washington, and many nieces and nephews.
Gwen also loved and was much loved by her grand-dogs AU, Libby and Merida who visited her often.
Mum also leaves her good friend Joan Ball, who had been a part of her life for over 50 years.
Gwen still has family in England, her sister-in-law Eve Herbert and son Jay and family, nephew; Roger and Lorraine Pennistan, niece; Geraldine and Doug Smith and their children Martin, Terry, Simon and family, England, UK, and Adele and family in Australia.
Special thanks to all the staff at Glengarry Hospital for their care and attention to her needs.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday March 14th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at McCall Bros. Funeral Home, Johnson & Vancouver Streets. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Goodbye’s are not forever,
they are not the end
They simply say I’ll miss you,
until we meet again.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Patricia Bridgland
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Kris Scott (Troutman) My mom’s neighbour passed away and I was looking for his funeral arrangements and came across the lovely picture of your mom. My mom (Vera) always liked your mom, and would often seek her out at the Eaton’s store to have a chat. I visited your dad at the hospital and your mom was there as well. I have fond memories of you all. You older girls supplied my mom with much needed hand me down clothes, all very nice and mostly likely hand made by your mom. My mom passed about three years ago, and so I know what it is like to have these wonderful people in your life for a long time. Take care all of you, Kristine.
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anna davidson Gwen Fussey was a very special lady, whose loving presence ,Joy and Inspiration.
will continue to live in my memory, Life was greatly enriched by knowing Gwen (Eaton’s)
May all your own happy memories be a source of comfort to all the Family
with love and Blessings .Anna davidson
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Bernie and Bonnie Leavitt Pat and Family
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time carry on the traditions and you will have memories forever.
Bernie and Bonnie
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Brian and Cathy Caseley Hugs to whole family! Although I never got to meet your mom Pat, I know I would have loved her..I loved all the stories you have shared.❤️❤️❤️
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Dorothy Adam I have fond memories of Gwen at Eaton’s. I was in charge of the cash office for many years and enjoyed sharing time with Gwen at breaks and in her department. I had to pass by her department en route to the dining room in the old store and always managed to find something to buy even although I was “only looking”!!!!! She had a great sense of humour which I enjoyed as a fellow Brit. ( Scottish). I am sure she left a lot of good memories for her family to remember.
Goodbye Gwen.
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Jean Fisher (Mac Fulford) Sorry for your loss. I have a lot of memories of your Mom and Dad from way back when. Jean
We never met but you were always thought of fondly. Your Mother and My Grandmother were sisters so we are related. What a shame we could not trace you before your passing, though not for want of trying. Sincerest condolences to the family from us here in Hampshire England. PO15 5NA