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GAIL JOANNE JOHNSTON July 8, 1937 October 9, 2013 After a short illness, it is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gail Joanne. She is survived by husband of 32 years Harry Martel of Winnipeg, brother Barry Johnston (Audrey) of Carman, stepdaughter Shelley Benroth (Rod) of Regina SK, stepson Rick Martel (Colleen) of Martensville SK. She was predeceased by her parents Elvis and Erma Johnston. She is also survived by numerous relative and friends and was lovingly known as "Spare Grandma" to Shelley and Rick's kids. Gail graduated from the University of Toronto in the early 1960s with a BN. She worked in Toronto initially and moved back to Manitoba where she eventually took a teaching position at the St. Boniface hospital. Later she obtained her B.Ed. and began her teaching career in Portage La Prairie and carried on to the Transcona Springfield School Division in Winnipeg. She retired as a guidance counselor in 1995. A world traveler, she made several treks through Europe with her good friend Nola. Gail, forever the sports fan, was active in competitive curling and enjoyed many years of golf at Rossmere, Southwood, and Royal Oak in Titusville, Florida. After retirement Gail and Harry became snowbirds to Florida where they enjoyed golf, friends, and many shuttle and rocket launches. In accordance with her wishes there will be no funeral but a celebration of her life will take place Saturday, October 19 at Doyles Funeral Home in Carman from 2:00 4:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in her memory may be made to CancerCare Manitoba or the charity of your choice. Harry wishes to acknowledge the valiant efforts of the EMTs who attended to her. Doyle's Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements. www.doylesfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 12, 2013
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I always enjoyed Gail's warmth when I was at high school during the 1970s. I was an "outsider" at TCI and she and J. Sutherland always made me so welcome in the counselling room where some other kids and I used to hang out to avoid the crowds at lunch. I wish we had known each other as adults. - Posted by: Bradley Zembic (Student 1970s) on: Oct 31, 2014
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I will miss Gail dearly. We spent one hour together every week for many, many years. She had become such a great friend of mine. She was so beautiful and smart and could always make everyone laugh! I will miss her very much. My condolences to Harry and all of Gail's friends/family. - Posted by: Meghan Kavanagh (Gail's esthetician and friend) on: Oct 25, 2013
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Sincere condolences to Harry from a former Rosenfeld resident. - Posted by: Dennis Martel (Relative of Harry Martel) on: Oct 19, 2013
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My sincere condolences to Harry and all of his family. May Gail rest in peace. - Posted by: Roger Leuzinger (Friend and former co-worker of Harry Martel) on: Oct 18, 2013
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We are so sorry to hear of Gail's passing. We enjoyed our golf and fun times with Gail and Harry in Florida. Such an intelligent lady, we will surely miss her. - Posted by: norm and dot fitzpatrick (florida friends) on: Oct 13, 2013