We are sad to announce the passing of Florence Gilray November 3, 2008 in Bonnyville. Born in Winnipeg August 18, 1914, Florence grew up in the Craigmyle area and then made her home Drumheller. She is survived by her two daughters Joan LeBlanc and Lynne (John) Kershaw, five grandchildren Vic, Holly (Tiago), Jimmy (Brenda), Cathy and Sabrina as well as seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She is also survived by; one brother Leonard, three sisters Ruth, Mary and Pat and numerous nieces and nephews. Florence was predeceased by her husband Doug, son Dougie, son-in-law Hubert, her parents Vernon and Jane Smith and brothers John and Campbell. After retiring from Claires’s Fashion Shop, Florence enjoyed travelling and volunteered with various organizations. She also enjoyed working in her garden and going for coffee with her friends at the Diana Restaurant. At Florence’s request there will be no funeral.
GILRAY, Florence (nee Smith)
We are sad to announce the passing of Florence Gilray November 3, 2008 in Bonnyville. Born in Winnipeg August 18, 1914, Florence grew up in the Craigmyle area and then made her home Drumheller. She is survived by her two daughters Joan LeBlanc and Lynne (John) Kershaw, five grandchildren Vic, Holly (Tiago), Jimmy (Brenda), Cathy and Sabrina as well as seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She is also survived by; one brother Leonard, three sisters Ruth, Mary and Pat and numerous nieces and nephews. Florence was predeceased by her husband Doug, son Dougie, son-in-law Hubert, her parents Vernon and Jane Smith and brothers John and Campbell. After retiring from Claires’s Fashion Shop, Florence enjoyed travelling and volunteered with various organizations. She also enjoyed working in her garden and going for coffee with her friends at the Diana Restaurant. At Florence’s request there will be no funeral.
