July 28, 1938 – February 24, 2012

Gwen Alba Balon

Gwen Alba Balon, daughter of Gladys (nee McTavish) and Gordon Gillies passed away peacefully at the Victoria Hospital on February 24, at the age of 73. Gwen is survived by her mother, Gladys Gillies; her daughter Jodi Balon (Merlin Morin); her son Jeff Balon (Krista Saulnier); her sister-in-law Arlaine and numerous relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Dave; her brother Rob and her father Gordon. Gwen was born July 28, 1938 in Prince Albert, SK. From childhood until the present day Gwen considered Waskesiu Lake a second home. Later in life, Gwen met and married her husband Dave, a professional hockey player and enjoyed being on the road with him before the couple decided to make a home in Prince Albert to be near to family and friends, and their beloved Waskesiu. Gwen was a devoted wife and caregiver to Dave right until the end and the couple was blessed with many happy years until his passing. Gwen was also an especially devoted daughter, never missing a day in conversation with her mother Gladys. Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, with the Reverend Dr. R.M.A. Sandy Scott officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, Drew Gray, Funeral Director.

• Date : 2012-02-24 06:00:00