GAIL TERESA PATRICIA READ (BURNETT)

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GAIL TERESA PATRICIA READ (nee BURNETT) Gail Teresa Patricia Read (nee Burnett), beloved wife, mother and grandmother who unexpectedly passed away at her home in Calgary on November 17, 2001. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 45 years Don; her children, Ron (Lois), Lynn, Craig (Rose), Lisa (Darcy) and her most cherished granddaughters, Rachael and Briennah, Rebecka and Monicca. Also sharing in this loss is Gails younger brother Warren (Marilyn) and their children, Dean (Taryn) and Ashley. Gail was born May 21, 1938 in Winnipeg, MB to Teresa and Thomas, their first child. Growing up within the extensive Del Bigio family, Georgina, Mike, Harry, Bill, Phil and Vi and their children brought much love and happy memories for Gail. In 1954 Gail moved to Calgary with her parents and attended Western Canada High School and later worked for Royalite Oil. She married Don in 1956. Motherhood brought Gail her greatest joy, followed only by being a grandmother; instilling the love and importance of family values was a fulfilled lifes work. Gails life will be celebrated at Scarboro United Church in Calgary, AB, Friday, November 23, 2001 at 11:00 a.m., with Judy Chapman, minister. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel" 1-888-862-7448

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 21, 2001