Obituary of Gladys Gaulton

Gladys Gaulton

 Dec. 21, 1919 – Dec. 14, 2018

Passed away peacefully at the age of 98 years, Gladys Gaulton at Corner Brook Long Term Care Centre where she has resided just in the last few years. Mom was born in Flowers Cove to Suzy & Richard Norman. At 16 years old she worked at the Grenfell Mission in St. Anthony.

Then moved to Corner Brook with her Parents and met her Husband, Clayton Gaulton.  They married in 1944, moved to Cox’s Cove where they raised their 7 Children.  She was predeceased by her Husband Clayton in 1979.Our mother was an active member off the St. Nicholas Anglican Church & ACW of Cox’s Cove. In 1985 she moved to McIver’s to reside with her oldest daughter & husband, Marie & Walter Park almost 30 years. The rest of her family will always be grateful to them for seeing to their mom. While residing with them she helped raised twins, her special great grandchildren, Shannon Park & Shawna Park-Crawford. The family would like to give a Big Thank You to Dr. Robert Brake who came to see her every day and sometimes twice in her last days. Another Big Thank You to the Western Health Staff on the 3Rd floor, Bake Apple South Wing, you all gave so much love and care to our Mom while she was a resident but especially in her last days.  We can never thank you enough. Special Thank You to her Friend, Dorothy Lovell who would visit her in McIvers and have beautiful chats. With fond and loving memories, she is survived by her 7 Children: Son Clyde (Elaine) Regina, Sask Daughters: Marie Park McIvers, Susan (Tommy) Perry Gillam, Helen Robinson Howley, Jeanette (Harold) Russell Corner Brook, Joan Park McIvers, Son Edmund (Cavelle) Cox’s Cove, Brother Alex (Susie) Norman Corner Brook, Brother in Law Curtis (Nettie) Gaulton –Cox’s Cove, Sister in Law: Gertrude Hynes Curling, Marjorie Gaulton Corner Brook,16 Grand Children –Brad Gaulton, Elaine (Bill) Lovell, Dana Park, Lynette Park, Cindy (Fred) Park, Colleen (Gord) Peck, Pamela (Bob) Kendrick, Brian Perry, Nancy (Kenny) Pennell, Connie (Reg) Kennedy, Cathy Caron, Paul (Alicia) Osmond, Oral (Diane) Russell,                        

Amy (Allan) Dell, Lori Lynn Russell, Dennis (Ivi) Park. Remembered by Special Kids (Babysitter) – Lorna Baldwin-Clarke & Landon Park,29 Great Grand Children & 6 Great-Great Grand Children, Many Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends, Predeceased also by her Son -Alec2 Grand Daughters – Anita & Shana Gaulton Great Grand Son – Jordon Caron

Brothers – Shirley, Abe, Harry & Egbert Norman, Sisters – Jeanette Roberts & Ethel Antle

Son in Laws – Walter Park &Carl Robinson. Friends may visit St. Nicholas Anglican Church in Cox’s Cove on Sunday, December 16 between the hours of 2-4 with a Celebration of Her Life at 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m. with The Right Reverend John Organ officiating. Interment to follow at Anglican Cemetery Cox’s Cove. In Lieu of Flowers Donation can be made in Her Honor to the St. Nicholas Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements made Fillatre’s Funeral Home 4 St. Mark’s Avenue.