GAWEL, Mary: Passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Walter Gawel (1991). Loving mother of the late Richard (Agnes) of Cambridge, Zenon (Linda) of Kitchener, Andy (Isabel Nadeau) of Clifford, George (Sharon) of Clifford, the late John (Jane) of Kitchener, Barbara of Palmerston, and Henry (Gayle Blackwell) of Palmerston. Much loved grandmother of 17 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 30 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by great-grandson Troy McLaughlin and great-granddaughter Emma Lynn Gawel. Dear Ciocia of Bozena Vlahek, Joseph Szymczak, and Jolanta Szymczak and their families. A Funeral Mass was held at St. Agnes R.C. Church, 75 Bluevale St. N., Waterloo, on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, Operation Smile – Canada or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Mary’s memorial.
