It brings great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Gwen on January 14, 2022.
She is now joined with her parents, her older sister Jean, and many family and friends that have proceeded her.
She will be deeply missed by her children Susan, Patricia, and John Polillo; along with their partners Sean, Kevin, and Kim. Her grandchildren Elisha and Tara Stumpf, Jordan and Kaitlynn Gutscher and her great granddaughter Tatyanna. Along with Keith Williams, Gwen's partner of the past 26 yrs, along with her " little guy " Marvin.
Gwen will be left in the hearts of all her brothers Ken, Gord, Larry, Steve Birney along with many nieces and nephews, cousins, family and friends, especially those at the Twin Springs Park.
Gwen will be remembered as a leader, a seamstress, guitar player and singer, a card player, her love of gardening, making preserves, baking, music, reading and her connection to nature.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life for Gwen will be announced at a later date.