Gail Kruzliak

Gail Kruzliak (nee Thrower), age 69 years, passed away unexpectedly on December 13th, 2020, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Gail was born on March 8, 1951 in Port Arthur, Ontario. She worked at Ontario Hydro in Accounts Payable for many years.

Gail's main interest was spending time with family and friends. She was selfless and a pillar of strength, the first person to offer help or provide support to anyone who needed it. She was a volunteer for MADD and believed so strongly against drunk driving that she was a permanent Designated Driver for her children, their friends, other family members, and sometimes even complete strangers. She especially loved and helped to raise most of the children in our family over the years and they all adored her. Her sense of humour was legendary. She taught us all how to enjoy life to the fullest and find a silver lining in everything. She was so full of light and life that it is extremely difficult to believe that she is no longer with us.

Gail will be sadly missed by her husband, Frank, and her children, Kelli-Ann and Jay, granddaughter, Emma, and Kelli's puppy, Finnigan. She is also leaving behind her six siblings and their families and countless other extended family and friends. She spent as much time as possible with other people and they will all have a hole in their lives now that she is gone.

Gail was predeceased by her parents, Clarence (Scoop) and Ruth Thrower, her parents-in-law, John and Anna Kruzliak, and brother-in-law, Peter. Our beloved shih tzus, Wicket and Teebo, also passed before her. We take comfort in the fact that she will see her puppies again at the Rainbow Bridge.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Gail when the current health crisis is over. She touched so many lives that we don't feel it's right to have a celebration until everyone who cared about her can attend. If friends desire, a donation may be made to a charity of their choice.