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Mrs. Gwendolyn Porter, age 87 years, a long-time resident of Waverley Park Towers, passed away peacefully in St. Joseph’s Hospice on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. <br />
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Gwen was born in Fort William on March 28, 1924 to Thomas and May Jones. <br />
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She graduated from Fort William Collegiate and then moved to Toronto. In 1947, she married Bill Porter, also from Fort William, and together they raised three daughters. They spent many happy summers at Silver Islet with family and friends. <br />
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In 1985, Gwen and Bill moved back to Thunder Bay. Gwen was a dedicated member of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church. <br />
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She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Barbara (Phil) Lesperance of Thornhill, Ontario, Joan (Bill) Cookson of Toronto and Betty (Tim) Servais, grandchildren: Marc Lesperance, Ryan and Alex Cookson and Jason (Erica) Servais, Aja and Robbie Servais; great grandchildren Aaron and Zachary Servais; sisters Helen McConnell and Margaret (Gord) Stinson as well as by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. <br />
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She was predeceased by her husband Bill, brothers Tom and Jim Jones and sister Irma McCann. <br />
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A memorial service will be held on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 at 2 p.m. in St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Pearl Street, with Rev. Mary Lucas presiding. <br />
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In lieu of flowers memorials to St. John’s Anglican Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. <br />
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The funeral arrangements are in care of the Sargent & Son Funeral Directors, 21 N. Court Street. <br />
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Online condolences may be made at <a href="http://www.sargentandson.com" target="_blank">www.sargentandson.com</a>.<br />
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