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In Memory of
Gisele Ireland
1945 - 2026
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Gerald and Rita Groen posted a condolence
Monday, March 30, 2026
So sorry to hear about the passing of Gisele. She loved her gardens and flowers and cats. She was a great cook and I helped her several times to serve a meal at the Salvation Army in Wingham. She was an upbeat woman with alot of talents.
Thinking about you,
Gerald and Rita Groen
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RON KOLEEN GARLAND donated to Canadian Foodgrains Bank Association Inc / Association De La Banque Canadienne De Grains Inc.
Friday, March 27, 2026
To Brian and family our deepest condolances.Gisele was a one of a kind that brightened this world. Thinking back to Concern Farm Women, roses from the cheap rose place in Listowel, feeding our two sons when they worked at the shop to her various literaryy columns in the ag papers. She was a sharp wit and quick with a correcting comment when needed.
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Barb & Paul Sinclair posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2026
To the Entire Ireland family and the community of Teeswater.
Gisele was a force to be reckoned with, she was a strong woman who stood up for what she believed in, her role in the Concerned Farm Women and the reporting of the results of a study by Concerned Farm Women in the form of the book The Farmer Takes a Wife. Providing everyone with a Historical reference of the Farming Crisis of the 1980’s.
Gisele’s sense of humour was evident in the column she wrote in the Rural Voice, describing farm life with Super Wrench. As well as in her books Bumps in my Coveralls and Hog Wild along with the Children’s book Charlie Munsey and Lonesome.
Gisele will be missed greatly.
May the sharing of your many beautiful memories bring you some comfort at this most difficult time.
Barb (formerly Patterson) and Paul Sinclair
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Jann Van Massenhoven posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Brian and The Ireland family. Thinking of you all.
We are saddened to hear of Gisele's passing. What a great lady. She was one of the first people in the area to welcome us to the Teeswater area, we appreciated it so much to have such great neighbours. Gisele will be missed by many.
Mike & Jann Van Massenhoven
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James Mair pledged to donate to CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK ASSOCIATION INC/ASSOCIATION DE LA BANQUE CANADIENNE DE GRAINS INC.
Monday, March 16, 2026
In memory of Gisele Ireland
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Mackynzie Mayhew donated to Canadian Foodgrains Bank Association Inc / Association De La Banque Canadienne De Grains Inc.
Monday, March 16, 2026
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Florence Mackey pledged to donate to Victorian Order of Nurses - Grey-Bruce
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Our condolences to Matt and his family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all.
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Lois Darling donated to Canadian Foodgrains Bank Association Inc / Association De La Banque Canadienne De Grains Inc.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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Annabelle Holley posted a condolence
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Brian and family: My deepest sympathy to you in the passing of Gisele. I was saddened to hear this. Remembering the time many years ago when we met. Also my son kept me up to date of happenings.
Over the years when we saw each other she always had a smile and kind words.
You will miss her. Rest in Peace dear Gisele
Regards,
Annabelle Holley
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Laura Kennedy posted a condolence
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Denise, Carl and Family
We are so sorry for your loss of your Mom. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Lots of Love,
Brian and Laura Kennedy
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Linda Ahrens posted a condolence
Saturday, March 14, 2026
So sorry Brian and families for your loss. Many memories with Gisele and Joe and Freda at the farm with my parents.
I loved her stories she wrote.
Linda Ahrens
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John Crispin posted a condolence
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Brian & Family,
So sorry to hear of Gisele's passing. Our deepest condolences to everyone.
Blessings & may your many memories help you through this difficult time.
John & Pat Crispin
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Paul and Donna Inglis posted a condolence
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Sending our sincere thoughts and prayers to Brian, your family and to the entire Ireland family. So many precious memories. Take care.
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Doug & Marie Kreller posted a condolence
Friday, March 13, 2026
Sorry to hear of Gisele’s passing. She and Brian have been a great asset to our community. Our deepest condolences.
Doug and Marie Kreller
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Pieter M Van Meeteren donated to Canadian Foodgrains Bank Association Inc / Association De La Banque Canadienne De Grains Inc.
Friday, March 13, 2026
Sending our condolences to Brian and families on the passing of Gisele. Our thoughts are with you all. Sorry we were unable to attend to give our sympathies in person.
Martyn and Carrie Van Meeteren
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Sheila McMurray posted a condolence
Friday, March 13, 2026
Brian and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Gisele was such a unique and wonderful person. The consummate giver. She excelled at so many facets of her life. She will be missed by so many. Sorry this weather is keeping us from coming to the visitation.
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Jeannette King lit a candle
Friday, March 13, 2026
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Dear Brian and families,
My sympathy in your loss of Gisele, cherish your precious memories.
Sincerely,
Jeannette
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Annette Bishop lit a candle
Friday, March 13, 2026
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Dear Brian and family,
Our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I will always have great childhood memories of the visits we had at the Ireland home.
Sending our love,
Annette and Patrick Bishop
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Harvey Osborne posted a condolence
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Brian and family, our sincere sympathies to you on the death of Gisele, a wife, mother and grandmother! We are sorry that we cannot be at the visitation or service this Friday and Saturday. Gisele was a very special person. You will miss her greatly. Our prayers are with you! Harvey and Joanne Osborne
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Ambrose Francis Redmond pledged to donate to CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK ASSOCIATION INC/ASSOCIATION DE LA BANQUE CANADIENNE DE GRAINS INC.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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Don and Yoka Scott donated to Canadian Foodgrains Bank Association Inc / Association De La Banque Canadienne De Grains Inc.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dear Brian and family, Our sincere condolences, we were blessed to have called Gisele our friend. Gisele has left us all with beautiful memories. Don and I send our love and prayers
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Jason Heimpel lit a candle
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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To Brian and the family, my deepest sympathy to everyone, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jason Heimpel
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Blair and Vanessa Scott donated to Canadian Foodgrains Bank Association Inc / Association De La Banque Canadienne De Grains Inc.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Our deepest condolences to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have fond memories of Giselle catering our wedding dinner. She was so thoughtful and stopped by with homemade baby gifts when both our boys were born. Giselle was a wonderful lady. She will be missed.
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Murray and Gladys Munro posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Sincerest sympathy to Brian and all of their family in the passing of Gisele.
Murray and Gladys Munro
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Ron & Sharon Douglas posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Our sympathy to Brian & the Ireland & Manjin families, our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Ron & Sharon Douglas
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Linda Hall lit a candle
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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My deepest sympathy to Brian and family on the passing of Gisele. What a remarkable lady, always there for others in their time of need, ready to do what she can to help. She was a great supporter in the communities and church. Gisele will truly be missed by all.
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Doreen and Bernie McGlynn posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Our sincere sympathy is extended to Brian and family. Gisele's warm personality and smile brought so much joy to all who met her. She was a remarkable lady and has touched so many people.
May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories.
Doreen & Bernie McGlynn (and family)
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Teeswater Agriculture Society posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Teeswater Agriculture Society offers our condolences to Brian and family with the passing of our agriculture member Gisele. She was instrumental in many ways within our society - planning, organizing and offering new creative ideas for many events at our fair and throughout the year.
Gisele was an amazing lady, living life to the fullest and will be truly missed.
Teeswater Agriculture Society
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Scott Wilson lit a candle
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Brian and family,
We are sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug Wilson and family
Owen Sound
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Brenda Ritchie posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
My sincere condolences to the Ireland family.
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Teeswater & District Kinsmen donated to Canadian Foodgrains Bank Association Inc / Association De La Banque Canadienne De Grains Inc.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Our Sincere Condolences
The Teeswater Kinsmen
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Ronda and John Kennedy pledged to donate to Victorian Order of Nurses - Grey-Bruce
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Our deepest condolences to the Ireland and Manjin families.
Ronda & John
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Sandy Collison posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
I’m sorry to hear of Gisele’s passing. Many fond memories of her from my stays at the house when growing up. She was a real spitfire and her presence around the community will be missed. Brian, Denise, Diane, Doug and Deb, you and your families are in my thoughts. I’m sure you have many loving and funny memories to help you get through this difficult time.
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Marco and Connie Vergeer posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Dear Brian and family, we are so sad to read about Gisele's passing. We are thinking about you during this difficult time. ❤️
Marco and Connie Vergeer
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Julia Postuma posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
I have known Gisele as long as I can remember. I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with her in the kitchen, catering for community events. Enjoyed many conversations about anything under the sun! We had a mutual love for many of the same things in life. I always loved when I knew I would see Gisele as I knew we would have a great visit! She was a lady who I adopted as family, I loved Gisele’s spirit, her style, her faith, her big heart and laugh.
She was a pillar of our community and blessed we were to have her.
Our deepest sympathies to the Ireland and Manjin families.
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Wally Halliday posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Our sincere condolences to Brian and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP
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Rose and Warren Weber donated to Canadian Foodgrains Bank Association Inc / Association De La Banque Canadienne De Grains Inc.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Sending our sincere sympathy to the Ireland and Manjin families on the loss of Gisele❤️
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Bonnie Holliday posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
I had the opportunity to meet and interview Gisele many times in the community and on radio. Her books, and candid sense of humour, touched the lives of many during some very difficult times in the agricultural community and beyond, while giving insight into farm/rural life. Sincere sympathy to Brian and their family. Gisele is remembered with thanksgiving.
Bonnie Holliday
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Peter and Rianne Van Zeeland lit a candle
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Peter and Rianne Van Zeeland posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Sincere condolences in the loss of Gisele.
Thinking of you Brian and all your family in this difficult time.
Peter and Rianne van Zeeland
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Eldon and Judy MacKinnon posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2026
Dear Brian and family, our sincere sympathy in the passing of Gisele. She has left a wonderful legacy.
May the memories of times together help at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Eldon and Judy MacKinnon
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Jim Hallahan posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2026
Sorry for your loss of a real true LADY. She will be missed, RIP. My prayers are with all the Ireland family.
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Kyllie Bruce posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2026
Sending our condolences to the entire Ireland family, we are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Jake, Kyllie & Kacey Bruce
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Mary Beth Fischer posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2026
A kind lady amongst a lot of loves. She accomplished a lot in her lifetime. God bless.
Mary Beth Fischer
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Karen Chambers posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2026
Brian and family, my deepest sympathy on Gisele’s passing. She was a wonderful woman who cared deeply about her family, neighbours (which I was privileged to have been), and her community. May her legacy live on through generations.
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Cathy Myers posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2026
So very sorry to hear of Gisele’s passing.
Sending my sincere condolences to all the family.
Cathy Rasmussen
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Don and Judy Clark posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2026
Dear Brian and family, we send our sincere condolences to each of you. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Gisele will be so missed, I'm sure she was your leaning post.
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Ruth Ann Scott posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2026
My sincere condolences to Brian and family. Gisele was an extraordinary person in many ways. She will certainly be missed.
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Keith Adams posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2026
Condolences to the Ireland family. Good memories of working with Gisele and many visits on the farm. You will have many fond memories I am sure "Bumps in the Coveralls." I won't soon forget.
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Kelli & Matt Crowley posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2026
Our sincere condolences to the family of Gisele Ireland. Gisele's talent to find humour in almost any situation was phenomenal. We laughed until we cried, as we read the exploits of "superwrench" and the speedbumps we shared in common. Gisele's talent of blending laughter and lesson, saved at least one marriage. Thanks Gisele, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Kelli and Matt Crowley
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Vickie & Barry posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2026
Sending our sincere condolences to the entire Ireland family.
Barry & Vickie
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Jody Durand uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 9, 2026
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I never actually had the pleasure to meet Gisele, but her connection with my father Andre Durand and her fabulous columns in the Rural Voice spoke volumes about her character. A beautiful lady inside and out and she will be dearly missed by all of us, but in particular by her number one supporter Super Wrench himself, Brian. Our hearts go out to you my friend as we all say goodbye to Gisele. Love and prayers,
Jody Durand
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Mary Louise Green donated to Canadian Foodgrains Bank Association Inc / Association De La Banque Canadienne De Grains Inc.
Monday, March 9, 2026
This donation is on behalf of Donna & Gary Becker, Nancy & Brad Henderson &
Donald & Mary Lou Green
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Carl & Lorraine Reinhardt lit a candle
Monday, March 9, 2026
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Brian & family,
We extend our deepest condolences at this time.
You captured Gisele in your tribute as an "amazing" woman of so many acheivements in her life. She always made time for a visit, a walk through her gardens...always putting others ahead of herself.
We are grateful to have been a friend... we hold fond memories of the farm forums in the 1980's & the visits throughout the years following.
Carl & Lorraine Reinhardt
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Sally & Lynda Chisholm donated to Canadian Foodgrains Bank Association Inc / Association De La Banque Canadienne De Grains Inc.
Monday, March 9, 2026
Denise, thinking of you and your family
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Julie (King) Deans posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2026
My deepest sympathies to all of Gisele's family and friends. She was a bright light and I always loved listening to her views on life. Sincerely,
Julie
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Ed Burgers posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2026
To say I’m sorry for your loss hardly seems enough. Gisele always seemed able to make time for everyone. A caring soul in a world where humanity is sometimes forgotten. When my wife was going through cancer, Gisele would send her a handwritten note almost weekly, and every couple weeks, a new flower or arrangement of some kind would be at the door. Nothing extravagant, just a little something to say “I’m thinking of you”. Heather appreciated that, as well as I. I’m going to miss seeing her out fiddling in the yard.
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Eugene and Edna Beitz posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Sending condolences to Brian and family on the loss of Gisele. She gave us a smile when reading her short stories.
Sorry for your loss.
Eugene and Edna Beitz
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Sharon Clarke posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2026
My Mom and I always enjoyed her column in The Rural Voice. She had a wonderful sense of humour. My condolences to her family.
Sharon Clarke
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Jairus Maus donated to Canadian Foodgrains Bank Association Inc / Association De La Banque Canadienne De Grains Inc.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
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Judy & Dan Bartley posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Sending love and prayers to the family. She was a lovely lady, who was very supportive to family and friends. RIP.
Judy & Dan Bartley
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Dale & Joan Hershey posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Our deepest sympathies to Brian and families on the passing of your wife, mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Dale & Joan Hershey
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Marjorie (Schnurr) MacDonald posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Brian and family. My sincere condolences.
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Donald & Mary Lou Green posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2026
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you, Brian and to all your family members. We are thinking of you.
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Chris and Ian Inglis posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Sending our deepest sympathy and love to the Ireland Family. I have so many memories growing up around the corner from Brian and Gisele. She will be so missed. ❤️
Chris and Ian
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Vicki Noble posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Gisele and I were in the VON Teeswater exercise class. She was a lovely woman and it was a pleasure knowing her. I will miss her. My deepest condolences.
Vicki Noble
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Christine and Ian Inglis donated to Canadian Foodgrains Bank Association Inc / Association De La Banque Canadienne De Grains Inc.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
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Fred & Darlene Schiestel posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Our condolences are with you all. Giselle will sure be missed in the community. We at VON exercises will miss her at her spot. Cherish the memories.
Fred & Darlene
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Susan Gallaher posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2026
A wonderful lady, I loved her spunk. She will be missed.
Susie Gallaher
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Frans and Helmy Knoops posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Sincere condolences in the loss of Gisele.
Frans Knoops and staff and family
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Phyllis Merkley posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Thinking of you Brian and all your family in this difficult time. Cherish the memories. Sending prayers.
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Kim Wamsley posted a condolence
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Sorry to hear about Gisele. Her wit, her cooking, her resilience- all so memorable.
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Sunday, March 8, 2026
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