SHEILA RUTH GAWLEY

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SHEILA RUTH GAWLEY (nee ROBINSON) September 30, 1927 - November 5, 2015 Sheila was born in Toronto, ON and spent her childhood years there. She attended the University of Toronto where she earned her degree in Physical Education. Upon graduating she moved to Winnipeg, MB to work for the YMCA. At this time she met her future husband, Frank Gawley. Frank and Sheila were married in 1950 and lived in Winnipeg until 1965 when they moved to Saskatoon, SK. They had three children. Sheila worked for the YWCA, was involved with the Saskatoon Pony Club, Saskatchewan Horse Federation and Parks & Recreation for the City of Saskatoon. She and Frank enjoyed many trips within Canada and overseas. She welcomed and enjoyed many years with her five grandchildren. She especially enjoyed family holidays at Disney Parks, various cruises and weekends at the lake. Left to celebrate her life are her children: Mike (Pam); Bill (Maureen); as well as her five grandchildren, Matthew (Sarah), Tyler (Lesli), Kristine (Wade), Brennan (Kylee), Laura (Jake); four great-grandchildren; sister-In-law Ann; nieces, nephews; and many friends. Sheila was predeceased by her parents; her husband Frank; daughter Susan and son-in-law Bill Richardson. Sheila's family would like to thank Brightwater Senior Living, doctors, nurses and support staff on unit 6300 at Royal University Hospital and Palliative Care. A Celebration of Sheila's life will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Acadia-McKague's Funeral Centre (915 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon, SK). A Private Family Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan or Canadian Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Acadia-McKague's Funeral Centre, (306-955-1600).

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 07, 2015