GAYE McMILLAN
(nee JOHNSTON)
May 29, 1946 - March 1, 2014
On a bright and sunny prairie winter day, our Darlin' Gaye was
surrounded by loads of love as she peacefully passed away at Riverview Health
Centre.
Mom always said she was blessed with a wonderful life, full of loving
family and friends. Mom was born and
raised on the family farm near Oak Lake. As a teenager, she moved with her
family to Minnedosa where she completed high school and met her future husband,
our Dad, Richard. Mom moved to Winnipeg
to begin her working career, hitch-hiked through Europe, and then married Dad
in 1970. Our family moved to Regina in 1976, and after 9 great years, moved
back to Winnipeg in 1985.
Gaye's story cannot be told without the love of her life, Rich, her
fuzzy guy. Theirs was a real love story.
Almost 50 years full of adventure, laughter, teasing, and SO much fun.
Their love has left a lasting imprint on their kids, family, and friends.
Gaye's life will continue to be celebrated by her daughters Robin,
Jillian (Damian Rocke), Carly (Jeff Demchuk), and her best friend and son,
Scott. With the arrival of her 4
grandkids Owen, Emett, Oliver, and wee Ellis Gaye, she became
"Gaydie". She showered them
with endless kisses and hugs, and spoiled them rotten. She was so proud of them, and created a bond
that they will remember forever.
To Mom, nothing mattered more in life than her close-knit family. Mom will be immensely missed by her
incredibly devoted and supportive siblings Shari Johnston (Bernie Beaudry), Kim
Johnston (Susan), Cindy Hogle (Roger), April Johnston (Kent Ulrich), and Lisa
Nolan (Brian). They are a wild and crazy
bunch, and we can't thank them enough for all the wonderful memories and great
times they shared with Mom. She was just
so proud of and grateful for each of you, and loved you all so very, very
much. We could not possibly get through
this time without you. We must include a
special mention of Mom's close relationship with "Auntie Tom" (Doreen
Jenkins) of Brandon; and her friend and cousin, Judy McLean of Winnipeg. Left
to miss Mom is her Uncle Larry Curry of Manitou; Aunt Shirley Curry of Manitou;
Aunt Rose Gibney of Yorkton, SK; brother-in-law John B. McMillan (Blanche) of
Burlington, ON; plus her numerous cousins, nieces and nephews that brought her
so much joy through their stories and visits.
Mom will be so happy to be reunited with our brother Cody (1983); her
Dad Ross Johnston (1975); and her Mom Audrey Johnston (2003).
Wojcik’s Winnipeg Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 – 897 – 4665, is in care of arrangements.
wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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