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Gwendoline Ann Playle

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Gwendoline Ann Playle

In loving memory of Gwendoline Ann Playle, who passed peacefully on September 1st, 2019 at the age of 70 years young.

Gwendoline is loved by her daughters, Glenda Ann Hand (Thomas Nutford) and Grace Annette Hand (Jamie Richard); her pride and joy, granddaughter Chynna Madison Rose Hand and significant other Tom Zobl (who was like an adopted grandson); twin brother Henry James Playle (Judy) and their children/grandchildren, youngest spry brother William Walter Playle (Donna Rose); as well as her good friend Nancy Louise Landry, who was there even without being asked. She is survived by her ex-husband Garnet George Hand and the extended Hand Family. Gwendoline was predeceased by her loving parents, Henry James and Lily Elizabeth (Turner) Playle.

Gwen, also known as “Gran” or “Mama”, was a tireless volunteer, working with the Salvation Army in the clothing store and helping put together food hampers at the old Cumberland Street location. She also was a member of the Neighbourhood Watch and was involved in 4-It when her children were young. She volunteered with the Murillo Fall Fair and had also been an active member of the Women’s Institute, winning a Volunteer Award in 2001 from the City of Thunder Bay. She was an advocate for those without a voice for many years. A true inspiration! Gwendoline survived Breast Cancer and fought hard against Alzheimer’s.

She will be deeply missed by those who really loved her.




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