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Posted: March 28, 2026

Obituary of Gillian Afonso

Gillian Afonso

Our Mother, Gill, was born Oct 11th, 1945, in Red Hills, Surrey, England, the 2nd oldest of 5 siblings. She moved with her Family to start a new life in Canada, July 1966. Mum met the love of her life, Jack Afonso, at Skookumchuck BC, where they both worked at the time, and later raised their Family in Canal Flats.

Mum loved her many gardens, and all the animals on their Farm. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, and any game involving numbers. She also loved travelling, photography, shopping, and getting out into the Mtns for picnics, and camping, with her large extended Family and friends, but Mum especially loved spending time with her Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren.

On March 8th, our beautiful Mums poor body could no longer keep her spirit going, so she decided it was time to set herself free, to go dancing with our Dad, her beloved Husband Jack. After almost 18 yrs apart, they are together again.

She is lovingly remembered by her sister Sharon (brother-in-law Dennis) and Brother Colin, and her children -Gary (Linda), Glen (Candy) and Maye (Gary), her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Mum was predeceased by far too many loved ones that she missed every day.

Our family would like to Thank the Community Health Bus Drivers, and the Dialysis Team and staff at Cranbrook Hospital, and a very special Thank You to Dr. Mannheimer and staff at the Invermere Medical clinic, and Hospital for the excellent care of our dear Mum.

Mums Celebration of Life will be held at the Canal Flats Hall, on March 28th, at 1pm.

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