89, passed away peacefully October 23, 2009, in Arborstone Enhanced Care, Halifax, N.S., with her family by her side. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be greatly missed for her kindness and love of life.
Born July 2, 1920, in Hastings, Albert Co., N.B., she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Gertrude McKinley. She worked at a variety of jobs in her youth, but she will be remembered most for being a homemaker and friend to all.
She married Maurice McCarron in July 1946 and her life with Maurice brought her to many National Parks across Canada. In each community she quickly became involved with church and sporting activities. She was an avid golfer, playing her last game at the age of 80. She curled competitively, cross-country skied, played bridge and loved to get her feet going on the dance floor to lively music.
She is survived by her children, Philip (Jeanette), Golden, B.C.; John (Jane), Brooklin, Ont.; Helen (Pierre Wedge), Dartmouth, N.S.; Gerald (Jennifer), Brackley Beach, P.E.I.; and Joseph (Mary) McCarron, Victoria, B.C.; sisters, Winnie (Harold) Smith, Maisie Martin and Marie McQuade; grandchildren, Matthew (Lisa), Katie (Bryn), Jeremy (Jennifer), Murray, Ryan (Carolyn), Megan, Jodi (Yann), Ian (Clare), Alex, Jeremy and Joshua; 10 great-grandchildren; and many cherished nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice, in 1995; brothers, Louis, Elmer and Donald; sisters, Annie, Viola, Stella, Tressie, Clara; and grandchildren, Sarah and Wesley.
Visitation was held at Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Rd., Riverview, N.B., (506) 857-9544, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with ("Sharing of Memories" at 8:30 p.m.). Funeral mass was held Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, 11 a.m., at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Riverside-Albert, Father Phil Mulligan officiating. Interment at Holy Ghost Cemetery (Hopewell Hill). A reception followed at the community centre in Riverside-Albert.
The family wish to sincerely thank the caring staff on the 3rd Floor of Arborstone for their compassionate, understanding care - God Bless you!
Donations in Gladys’ memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer's Society.
Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca.

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