Jan 21, 1941 – July 19,2024
Gail passed away at age 83 with her children close by.
Gail was hard working, motivated and caring. She was born in Ottawa to parents Hap and Nell Glanville and brother Bob. She enjoyed winter sports with her parents and cross country skiing to school.
Hap was an RCMP officer and his posting brought the family to Vancouver in 1952. Her grandfather owned the Fell Candy Factory in Vancouver which inspired her love for sweets.
Gail attended Kits High school where she made life-long friends, many of whom frequently attended reunions.
Gail became a Registered Nurse at 21years old. She quickly travelled the world nursing and making new friends, keeping in contact with many of them to the present day.
Gail used to say that she had “ travelled the world 3 times over ”
Gail returned to Vancouver to marry Glyn and be a mom to Lauren. Morgan and Karly soon arrived and they slowly rebuilt their house room by room into a loving family home that endured to this day.
Glyn was a caring, strong and protecting husband for 53 years. Gail instilled a strong work ethic in her children, along with the importance of an active lifestyle. Her love of travel was passed on to her children and grandchildren, together with the importance of the quest to achieve your goals.
Gail was the proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren; Lauren and James’ daughters, Caila and Tessa; Morgan and Nicole’s sons, Tyler, Stephan, Lucas and Gavin; and Karly and Pete’s wee ones, Ruedi, Isla and Sian. She loved to spoil her grandchildren – baking cookies, painting Christmas pictures on the windows, swimming and making hot chocolate and pancakes every morning when they would stay over. Over the years she travelled far and wide to be with her family.
Gail worked as a nurse in hospitals and then in Youth Detention Centres. Her caring heart and approachable manner helped countless troubled youths over the years.
Gail loved sports and being competitive! She met Glyn playing badminton, loved tennis and skiing, and always encouraged an active lifestyle in her family
Her love of animals spanned her whole life, from feeding the local humming birds to her beloved doggies – Micky Buddy, Bear, Russell and Charlie.
Gail was committed to volunteering and helping in her community. From children’s sports committees to Percy Norman pool, Community Police, YVR Green Coats, Kilarney Senior Centre and school PTA’s, Gail was always generous with her time and commitment.
Latterly Gail cared for Glyn in their home and once he moved into a nursing home she visited him frequently.
Gail had the kindest of hearts and welcomed friends and strangers with open arms. She loved meeting new people and always extended an invitation back to the house, or at least a delivery of home made chocolate chip cookies.
We will miss you Mom.
Rather than flowers Gail requested donations to either the Alzheimers Society of BC or the BC SPCA, by clicking on these links.
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Rob and Masha Glanville
Gail was always so beautiful on the inside and out. She lived to help others, whether it was her family, her friends or the community around her.
We remember fondly the huge family and friends get togethers at her and Glyn’s family home. There was always room for one more!
She was always kind, thoughtful and joyous making one feel better about their day.
Everyone who’s lives she touched is better for it. She will be sorely missed.
Sending love and huge hugs to her family and to all those whose lives she touched. We are all remembering her with a big smile on our faces and always will!
Thank you for being such a great aunt!
Norm and Ruth Sigurdson
We spent many happy and sometimes very wet times with Glyn and Gail at our cabin on Savary Island and had wonderful cruise with them down to South America and the Caribbean. In later years the 4 of us would meet for lunch and catch up on what was happening in our lives. More recently we shared our lives via e-mail. We loved all the preserves that Gail made and shared with us. We will miss Gail very much and pass on our condolences to her family.