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GWENDOLINE PATRICIA RHODA (DU PLOOY)
Date of Passing: Aug 10, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGWENDOLINE PATRICIA RHODA (nee DU PLOOY) Gwendoline Patricia Rhoda, aged 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 10, 2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Mom was born in Kimberley, South Africa. In her youth she was a gifted athlete and passed on her love of sports to her sons and her grandchildren. Mom was a teacher before starting her family and was passionate about music. She played the piano and always had a song on her lips. Mom was a renowned cook and was admired for her South African specialty dishes. Her gentle soul and understanding nature drew people to her. It was her great personal strength, courage and love for her family that enabled her to leave her own brothers and sisters to travel with her husband to Canada to create a better life for her six boys. Mom always had a special smile and laugh for her grandchildren and a keen interest in seeing their sporting and artistic endeavors. Mom's kitchen remained the family hub for adult children and grandchildren alike until she was no longer able to cook for the multitudes. Mom will be sadly missed by William John, her husband of 66 years, and her sons: Stan (Helen), Neville (Lynn), Garth, Jeff (Siobhan) William (Anita) and Julian (Karen). Her presence will be greatly missed by her grandchildren: Jon, Duncan, Kim, Kyle Marlo, Caitlin, Hailley, William and Brett and her family and friends in Canada, Australia, Great Britain and South Africa. The family would like to thank the staff at Golden Links for all their care and support. A private family service has been held. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Mom's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society or a charity of your choice. Together, together, Always together, We strolled the lane, together; Laughed at the rain, together, Sang loves refrain, together. You are gone from me; But in my memory, We always will be together.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 11, 2012
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Sorry to hear of this Jeff. I just found this today April 1, 2023 trying to contact you. My mother is ill and confined to bed in a care home. I lost my Father in 1982. I'm sorry that you lost your father too. Give me a call please. Jack - Posted by: Jacques (Jack) Henri Procca (Friend of Jeff) on: Apr 01, 2023
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Your friendship and loyalty to my parents Dan and Beidie de Beer, will always be remembered, with gratitude. My deepest sympathy to all the family. - Posted by: Adela de Beer (family friend) on: Aug 16, 2012
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Please accept my family's sincere condolences. You are all in our thoughts at this time. Clive, Pam and family - Posted by: Clive, Pam and all the Francis family in the USA and England (Uncle Bill's nephew) on: Aug 15, 2012
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Aunt Gwen my earliest memory of you is from 5 years old. Your kindness, warm smile etched forever on my mind and heart. God has assuredly kept a place for you in his heart too. - Posted by: Bryan Jones (Friend of the family) on: Aug 14, 2012
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A Remarkable Aunt "Let Light Perpetual shine upon her Dear Lord" Fondly Remembered by Mona & Kenny Herman from Kimberley, South Africa - Posted by: Mona Herman (Niece) on: Aug 14, 2012
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A Wonderful Aunt passed on peacefully. A Golden Heart stopped beating, two hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove, he only takes the best. Lovingly Remembered by Helene (Poppy), Keith, Glynnis, Bryan, Kim and Demi from Kimberley, South Africa - Posted by: Helene(Poppy) Mc Anda (Niece) on: Aug 14, 2012
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Dearest Gwen I remember your lovely smile, your sense of humour and of all the happy times we spent together, the holidays in Canada and London. You will be dearly missed by all of us family and friends but will always be in our memory. - Posted by: Anne Francis (Sister -in -Law) on: Aug 13, 2012
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A true lady & wonderful aunt Gwenn has passed on - may her soul rest in peace. Always in my thoughts Vicky. - Posted by: Victor & Jennifer Roberts (Nephew & niece) on: Aug 12, 2012
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What is most valuable, is not what you have in life, but who you had in your life. Rest In Peace Aunty Gwen. All ways remembered by Elie & Family - Posted by: Elie Frank Roberts (Nephew) on: Aug 12, 2012