SPELLEN, Gloria - It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our Mom, Gloria Mabel Spellen, (née Pettit) on the first full day of spring, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in her 92nd year.
Mom was predeceased in 2004 by our Dad, John (Jack) Spellen, her loving husband of 54 years, by her parents, Joseph and Mabel Pettit and her eight brothers and sisters.
Loved forever by her seven children, Maureen and Glenn McKellar, Elizabeth Spellen and Brian Birtwistle, Greg Spellen, Janice and Wendell Naylor, Rosemary Stochel, Jo-Anne and Mark Renfer, Donna and Ed Warlow, Jean Stochel and her adoring grandchildren, Sarah (David), Cole (Casey), Kaileah (Jason), Drew (Sarah), Lana (Justin, Lily), Nicole (Adam), Evan (Sara), Michael, Aidan and Madeleine and step-grandchildren Matthew (Nicole and Shelby) and Travis (Jaclyn).
Her two great grandchildren, Elizabeth and Evelyn, were always a source of joy for their “Great Grandma Owl."
Mom was an avid gardener at her former homes in Ajax, Cannington, the “Owl’s Nest " family cottage at Hickory Beach and most recently at Adelaide Place in Lindsay.
She was a past president and lifetime member of the Cannington Horticultural Society where she received numerous prizes for her floral arrangements.
This led her to become an OHA certified judge, a role in which she remained active until her 91st year.
A passionate sports fan, Mom cheered for the Green Bay Packers, Toronto Maple Leafs but most importantly, her Toronto Blue Jays.
As an “angel in the outfield" on opening day she will no doubt be decked out in all her Jays gear, cheering for her team from above.
After leaving Cannington, Mom embraced life at her new home, Adelaide Place.
She loved the live music and activities but most of all her new friends.
Some of our favourite memories of Mom include her butter tarts, seven-minute frosting, chocolate chip cookies, brown sugar fudge and Christmas cake, decorating for every occasion, dancing, making a snowman, and sitting by the lilacs at the cottage enjoying a beer or sherry.
Mom embraced life to the fullest with a feisty spirit, a sharp mind and, most of all, a deep love for her family.
Although she never had a driver's license, Mom was the poster girl for Hank Snow's "I've Been Everywhere," never missing a travel opportunity if a car door was open!
Our special thanks to Dr. Clements, Dr. Moores and Dr. Unligil, the nursing staff, and the wonderful volunteers in Palliative Care at Ross Memorial Hospital for their care, concern and support of Mom.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Palliative Care Unit at Ross Memorial Hospital would be appreciated and may be arranged through the Stoddart Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 24 Mill Street, Lindsay K9V 2L1 (705-324-3205).
Online condolences may be directed to www.stoddartfuneralhome.com
A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 1:30pm at Adelaide Place, 84 Adelaide St. S., Lindsay. All are welcome to attend.
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