COMRIE, Gwen (Inkpen)
Gwendolyn Susie Comrie passed away peacefully on December 24, 2007 in Victoria, BC, surrounded by her loving family and in the gentle and compassionate care of the RJH Victoria Hospice. Gwen was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Roy Ivan Comrie, brothers Thomas and Richard Inkpen, and sister Maisie Darchinger. She is survived by her two daughters, Phyllis Comrie and Sandra (Ted) Cameron, and two beloved grandsons, Ward and Ryan; sister Ruby Fawcett and family; brother Maxwell Inkpen and family, and Olive Inkpen. Gwen was born on April 5, 1921 at Ship Cove, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, the 5th of 6 children born to Leonard and Mahala Inkpen. The Inkpen family moved from Newfoundland in 1923, settling in Edmonton, Alberta. Gwen met Roy in her school days. They married in 1946 after his retum from the war and moved to Victoria in 1952. Gwen worked for many years in the candy department of Eaton’s. She was active in the Daughters of the Nile, the Eastern Star, and a long-time supporter of Job’s Daughters. We cherish our memories of her. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The love and support shown her by all her family and friends is so special to us.
A Celebration of Gwen’s Life will be held at McCalls, Johnson and Vancouver Sts. on Monday, January 7 at 3:00 pm in the Floral Chapel.
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