Gloria J. MacLeod, 81, of Kanata, Ontario, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2019, at the Ottawa General Hospital. She was surrounded by her family and went peacefully in her sleep.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Malcolm (Mel) MacLeod, daughter Michele Casey (Paul Bergeron), son James (Jim) MacLeod (Stephanie), granddaughter Samantha Casey (Brian Cantin), and grandsons William MacLeod and Connor MacLeod.
Born in 1938 in Gosport, England, to Winifred (Winnie) Baker (nee Shakespeare) and George Baker, Gloria is predeceased by siblings Michael, Trevor and Mervyn Baker.
During 23 years, as a partner in Mel's career, she actively participated in military, diplomatic, community and recreational activities at home and abroad.
An active member of the Kanata community, Gloria participated in the Mall Walking Club and volunteered at the monthly Senior’s Bingo, Hazeldean Mall. An avid quilter and knitter, Gloria belonged to the Ottawa Valley Quilters' Guild, Richmond Quilters’ Guild and Ottawa Knitting Guild; and was an active supporter of Victoria’s Quilts Canada, whose mission is to provide handmade quilts to comfort people with cancer. She could be found whiling away many an hour pattern shopping, knitting and chatting at Yarn’s Ewe’ll Love. Dinner and a Movie with friends was also a regular monthly activity. Gloria exemplified the concept of “retirement done right” with her myriad of activities and clubs.
Family and friends are invited to visit at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa, on November 30, 2019 from 11 until the time of a Celebration of Gloria’s Life in the Sacred Space at 1 o’clock. Burial in the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces at Beechwood and a reception will follow.
A caring spirit, ready smile and open arms, Gloria is going to be deeply missed by both family and many, many friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Canadian Cancer Society, Diabetes Canada, or any other charity of your choice.
Digital Guestbook
Carmenne St. Cyr
Mildred MacLeod
Malcolm, I am so sorry that you are experiencing such a big loss. I was so glad that we got to sit with you at the reunion and I got to know her better. I will miss talking to her over the Christmas season. My thoughts and prayers are with you and James and his family
Diane Bovenkamp
I can’t beleive she’s gone. Growing up in the same neighborhood in Glen Cairn/Kanata/Ottawa, she was always there with a smile, laugh, and funny story. Mel, too. I remember babysitting Jim way back when he was a wee kid! I wish I could be there in person to support you, but I’m many miles away. Please feel the love and support my family is sending across the miles.
Norm and Anne MacLeod
We have lost a very special sister-in-law. She will be sadly missed. Love from the MacLeods of Ajax
cheryl parker
sorry for loss Jim and family really enjoyed meeting her long time ago she had great sense of love for her family hugs to the family . Friend Cheryl
Rachelle and ken frigstad and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother had a beautiful smile. ALWAYS attentive to listen and was also a great
cook and ready to give a helping hand.
You truly lost a rare pearl.
GOODBYE my dear friend till we meet again on the other side.
May God gives you strength and courage ..Memories will never die.
Heather Platt
Gloria often had us in stitches at the Thursday knitting group. Her ability to regale us with funny stories, often at her own expense, while laughing so hard tears ran down her face was amazing. Gloria was inspirational. We will miss her smile, her laugh, and her warmth.
Marcie Worobey
Michele : My condolences to you and Sam and your whole family. Such a loving a special lady.
Gord, and Iris Marriott and family, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Dear Malcolm and family,
We are so very sad to learn that Gloria has passed away. Her vibrant, smiling and loving personality will be missed by all of us connected to the MacLeod family. We have such good memories of times spent with you. Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt thoughts are with you all during the coming days and months ahead.
Gord and Iris Marriott, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Dear Malcolm and family,
We are certainly truly saddened at this time. Gloria was such a vibrant, lovely lady, a good, thoughtful friend and wonderful member of our MacLeod family. We always enjoyed our visits with her and will keep those memories close in our hearts.
We extend our deepest sympathies, our prayers and warm thoughts to you all during this week and throughout the coming days, months and years...
With love,
Gord, Iris and family
What a beautiful lady! She had a heart of gold.
My sincere sympathies to the family.
Jr and Carm St. Cyr, Kanata ON