It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gladys Hancock of Forteau, NL, announce her passing on June 21, 2011 at the Palliative Care Unit in Forteau at the age of 71 years. Leaving to mourn with loving memories husband James Hancock; children Sharon Keough (Roger), John (Paula), Wanda Russell (Charlie), James Jr. (Lillian), Doreen (Tony Flynn), and Myles (Gail); 15 grandchildren Sheldon, Ian, Lance, Loucas, Michael, Michelle, Zackery, Shanda, Cortez, Melissa, Scott, Johnathon, Natasha, and Trevor; two great-grandchildren Sophie and Kendrick, as well as a large circle of other family and friends. She was predeceased by her grandson Stephan, parents Stanley and Minnie Ryland, brother Fred and sister Meta. Visitors were received at the English Point Gospel Hall on Wednesday and Thursday from where the funeral service took place on Friday, June 24, at 2 p.m. with Mr. Edward Barney officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery in Forteau. As expressions of sympathy no flowers at request. Donations can be made to the Janeway Hospital. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fillatre=s Funeral Home, L’Anse au Loup.