Obituary of Gloria Odette

ODETTE, Gloria (nee McEwan)It is with great sadness the family of Gloria Odette announce her passing on August 6, 2008, at her home surrounded by family. Gloria is survived by Edmond, her loving husband of 56 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ed Jr. (Lisa), Mary, Anne (Kevin Kaye), Andrea (Andrew Federer), Curtis (Karin). Dear sister of Col. Fred McEwan (Faye) of South Carolina, Barbara Prew (Cliff) of Detroit, Richard of Windsor, and predeceased by Margaret McEwan and John Michael McEwan. Gloria was a treasured and devoted grandmother to Ed Jr., III, Neil, Bryan, Alexandra, Dawn Marie, Jennifer, Michael, Stephen, Andrew, Jack, Henry, Emma, Mimi and Evan. She was a very special wife, mother and grandmother, whose love of family will be cherished forever. She will always remain in our hearts. Gloria enjoyed golf and was an active member of Rosedale Golf Club and Lost Tree Club in North Palm Beach, Florida. Gloria was director of the E. & G. Odette Foundation, and was instrumental in many important causes such as the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor, Ontario. A private family mass was held at ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH. A reception in her memory will be held at the Rosedale Golf Club at a later date. If desired, donations in memory of Gloria may be made to the Sunnybrook Foundation (www.sunnybrookfoundation.ca). Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com