Gladys Evangeline (Dancy) Carey
Died: November 15, 2010 | Place: LHSC - Victoria Hospital
Obituary
CAREY, GLADYS EVANGELINE (DANCY) BTH., RN, A.R.T.C.
Peacefully, on Monday November 15, 2010, while hymns and Bible verses were being recited, Gladys slipped peacefully into the presence of the Lord Jesus in whom she trusted fully. Beloved wife and best friend of William J. (Bill) Carey. Cherished mother of Alicia Phelps (Rob), David Carey (Alison), and Grace Carey Bull (Scott), all of London. Dear sister of Betty Thompson, Walter Dancy (Helen) of London, and Arthur Dancy (Janice) of Toronto. Also loved very much by her grandchildren Courtney and Nicole Phelps, Noelle Carey, Ryan and Matthew Bull and her nieces and nephews. Very dear sister-in-law of Carol and Gerry Brock and Nancy Brock all of London. Predeceased by her sister Evelyn Brown and her grandson Zachary Bull. Interment has taken place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. There will be a memorial service conducted at Westview Baptist Church, 1000 Wonderland Road South, London on Saturday, November 27, at 3pm with Reverend David Stead and Reverend Robert Wilson officiating. Gladys and her family especially thank all the staff of the 6C Palliative Care Unit at Victoria Hospital for such excellent care and compassion. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to The Welland Canal Mission, 81 Dorothy Street, St. Catharines, ON L2N 2A8 or to The Sudan Interior Mission, 10 Huntingdale Blvd., Scarborough, ON M1W 2S5. On Line condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com (A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London entrusted with arrangements, 519-433-5184)
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Bill and family, our heartfelt condolences for the loss of Gladys. She was a lovely, kind-hearted, and gracious woman and we feel blessed to have known her. Our prayers will be with you all and may God’s peace and love surround you in the days to come.
Gillian, James, Meaghan and Samantha Fish
Bill and family,
What a joy to have known such a godly woman.We are both sad and yet rejoice that Gladys is with Jesus her Saviour now.We will keep you in our prayers at this time.
For Bill, Alicia, David and Grace….such a wonderful, kinder than words woman. All us kids on Haighton Road loved Mrs Carey. She will be so greatly missed!
Our thoughts are with you.
Becky and Tony Clarke
Dear Bill and Family,
We would like to publicly express our condolences. Glady’s willing and servant attitude, her sence of care and friendship for others and her gift of music we enjoyed often will always be remembered and missed.
We are thankful to our God for the opportunity of allowing us to know you both!
May His peace and consolation be with you all!
Sincerely,
Paulo & Kathy
Although we are both sad at Gladys’ passing we take comfort in knowing she is with our Lord and Savior. Having known Bill and his family from childhood I know what a strong faith he and Gladys had during their years together. We are truly sorry for the loss of Bill’s soul mate but know his faith will help him now.
Gladys was a lovely woman and great neighbour to us Notts on Haighton Road. My deepest sympathies in your loss.
Grace,
We want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Bill,
I only met Gladys once and that was the day when I was in grade 6 at Wortley Rd. P.S. and you introduced her to the class and kissed her on the cheek in front of us. It was one of those times when a student realizes that their teacher has a life outside of the classroom and we were all delighted to share in your happiness. I am happy to know that it continued for you both these many years.
God Bless,
Ingrid
Gladys Evangeline Dancy – I remember her initials written in green paint in the vast attic at Gowans Home. What a friend she has been since my very earliest memories. We lived in the same household as Missionaries’ Kids and went from Kindergarten through High School together then roomed together in Toronto. Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. What a mesage! What a day to look forward to when we meet again in the presence of our wonderful Lord!
Dear Bill and family,
I was extremely privileged to care for Gladys at Victoria Hospital palliative care unit. She and I got to know one another and care for one another. She was a wonderfully gracious, grateful, God loving woman. She used her time on earth to enrich the lives of others. It was wonderful to meet Gladys and I am sure she was an absolute treasure to all around her. She will live in all your wonderful memories of her. She died with the grace and confidence of one who has lived a pure and virtuous life. In death she will be rewarded for the faithful service she performed throughout her life.
Sincerely,
Melanie Camara
Registered Nurse
Victoria Hospital
Nursing Reserve Unit
Dear Mr. Carey,
Words cannot express how sorry I am about your wife’s passing.
I want to thank you and your family for sharing Mrs. Carey in her final days. There is a quote;
“Some people come into our lives and quickly leave. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints in our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.”
Although I knew your wife briefly, she touched my heart and spoke to my insecurities.
Mrs. Carey’s strength, wisdom and most of all, unwavering faith, has blessed me in ways I really cannot describe. I look at her bird drawing every morning. It appears as if the bird is saying good-bye as he is preparing to take flight, soaring freely experiencing all life has to offer and providing hope that there is really no end just something more beautiful. She will be missed.
God Bless, Mr. Carey. I will continue to pray for you and your family during this difficult time. And always, I will remember.
Sincerely,
Denise, Dietetic Assistant, LHSC
Bill:
Heartfelt sympathy and kind thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Joe & Arlene
Uncle Bill and Family,
Trav and I are so sorry for your loss. As our families have been friends for years, your loss is our loss as well. I am so thankful that we got to see both of you at Dad’s funeral. Our most cherished memories are vacationing every summer with your family in Florida. We loved going for a drive and playing Chinese Firedrill at stoplights, much to the dismay of the other drivers. We loved playing Bonko (game with paperbags prizes), playing at the beach, and eating a variety of ice cream flavours out of a kitchen sink. These memories will always remain close to my heart. We love you very much and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Much love, Nancy Young & Travis Bartlett xox
Dear Bill and Family,
I was so sad to hear of Gladys’ illnes and that it took her so fast. Glady, as we called her at Gowans Home, was such a special girl and lady. Even though I hadn’t been around you all for the last few decades, my memory of her as a teeneger was a joyful inspiration to me. I especailly loved her handwriting that was beautiful all these years. That must have been the artist in her.
Well, she is in the presence of the Great Artist Himslef and must be very happy. But we grieve with you as you face the coming days without her.
Love, Carolyn and Denny Repko
Dear Bill & Family: We are so sorry for your loss of Gladys – Mom, wife, Best Friend and extend to you our deepest sympathy. We will miss her too.
Sincerely,
Joanne & Bill Maddeford
Dear Bill,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know what a wonderful friend and supporter Gladys was in your life. You were truly blessed to have such a beautiful woman as your soulmate. Please extend my heartfelt sympathy to your entire family and may you draw comfort from the wonderful memories the two of you created together. Memories live on.
Sincerely,
Alistair
I am so sorry to hear of Gladys’ passing. She and I both played flute in the New Horizon Band, and we often discussed this or that in passing. She will be very much missed.
My sincere condolences to all her family.
Mary Lois Cooper
Very sincere condolences. We miss that lovely smile on Saturday mornings.
David, NHB
To Bill Carey and Family:
Please accept my sincere condolences upon the death of Gladys. She will be missed in the New Horizons Band.
Dr.Donald Montemurro (Monte)
[Mary’s NHB percussion]
Bill, Dave and family, My family and I are saddened to hear of your loss, and although she is now in heaven, it is sometimes difficult to celebrate that when we feel our loss so strongly. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all in the time to come.
Beth Brown
Dear Bill,
You and your family are in our prayers at this sad time. Gladys (Henry) was such a sweet and kind-hearted lady, and we know how much you loved her. She was so lovely, and I have such good memories of her. I know that you will miss her dearly. She was such an inspiration to me, especially because her Christian testimony was so outstanding. Gladys was always so thoughtful, and I will miss her too.
All our love and prayers, and hugs too,
Cindy & Otto van der Eijk
Dear Bill,
I am only sorry I did not get to visit Gladys before her passing but I was very much aware of the many who did. I have so many fond memories of growing up alongside your family ( right from camping trips, games nights in your basement and many other shared outings) Whenever we were all together, I will always remember the sweet personality of Gladys always there with a kind word and such a warm smile. For me, the two words I would use to describe her would be kind and humble. Courageous to the end is what I have heard and that really comes as no surprise. I share your grief but find comfort in knowing she is now in a much better place.
With much love,
Mary (Rowe) Goral and family,
Mike and Christina
Dear Bill and family
I wanted to express my condolences for your loss. I have such fond memories of all our great times together. She was always so kind and gracious but also lots of fun to be around. She will certainly be missed by many. Thinking of all of you during this time, Jane ( Rowe) Garry, Kate, Abby and Jack Greenwell
It doesn’t seem that long ago that I attended the wedding of my Sunday School teacher in Toronto! I was deeply impressed by your choice of the best man. Throughout the years, that Sunday School teacher and his wife continued to provide encouragement, hospitality and wisdom to this student. I am profoundly thankful to God for you both as He allowed our lives to intersect throughout the years. Although I cannot be present with you to celebrate Gladys’ well-lived life, you and your family will certainly be in my heart and prayers.
Gladis your testimony and charisma as a child of God was evident. I remember how sweet and tender you were, I will never forget your frienship and hospitality you offered to me and my family when we came to Cananda.
Please let me express my joy for knowing that you are in the arms and good care of God. My pray is that our Lord give us boldness and peace in our hearts to support your absence, specially to Bill and all your family.
Heartily,
Enrique Camero
Dear Bill and Family,
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss.
Gladys was always so kind and warm with our family and she will always be in our hearts. I have to thank God for giving us the privilege of meeting you and Gladys when we came to Canada and for giving my son and I the chance to have one of the first jobs we had in this country.
We pray for you and your family in this difficult time.
With Love, Camilo Camero and Family.
Dear Bill & family, We send our deepest sympathy for your loss. We appreciated your kindness so much when my father passed away and it was lovely to have re-connected with you and Gladys. Her kind spirit will be missed.
Jane & Rick
Dear Carey Family: Esther let me know about the passing of Mrs. Carey. Through the sadness this brought to my heart for you, I can really feel her serenity and joy facing death and meeting Jesus. She is now the most blessed! May the Lord Jesus comfort your hearts with His loving arms as they surround you during the coming months. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Chris Dermenjian Lavergne (Pat Dermenjian’s daughter)
Dear Bill: I waited until I had time to truly reflect on Glady’s life, the condolences written, the obituary etc. and realize what a great friend she was. The outpouring of love and affection was an indication of how she was a friend to all, and I know, especially to you.
I wish I could have come. I was there in spirit and wept at the loss, yet rejoice because we know we’ll see her in the future.
Thank you Bill for being a good, caring and watchful husband to her. Your laugh was so infectious and she laughed with you … sometimes at you!!! 🙂
But I will miss her beyond missing. May the Lord minister to your heart in the days to come … love Marilyn