The family and friends of Gina Dalkin Davis mourn the passing of the love of our lives’. Leaving us on May 25th, 2018 Gina was the eldest of 14 siblings born to Rose Delorme on January 17, 1943 in Fort Qu’ Apelle, Saskatchewan. Her family moved to Listowel where she attended public school and later graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
In the late 60’s Gina was a Radar Operator on the “Dew Line” in the Royal Canadian Airforce where she met her first husband on the base in Clinton Ontario. She later went on to enjoy multiple and successful careers in the Toronto region including her work with Simpson Sears and Eatons. For a brief time Gina was the personal secretary for the Canadian Ambassador to the United States. Her greatest success was the establishment of the Canadian Tire Dealers’ Association which she ran for 10 years and later on became the recording secretary for the Senior Dealers’ Association, a position she held until her passing.
In 2003 Gina married the true love of her life Walter Gordon Davis in a elegant ceremony at Windrush Farm north of Toronto Ontario, surrounded by all her family and friends. Walter and Gina moved together to Goderich Ontario upon his retirement in 2004 where they have lived since during which time Gina became active in the local Nature Conservancy and was president of Huron Fringe Field Naturalists.
Gina’s life was filled with great wine, beautiful art, classical music, botanical excellence and the urge to travel and explore exotic destinations. Through her entire life she has always loved painting and drawing as is evident in the art work that she leaves us with. Her joy and perception of the world is driven through the challenges she has had to undertake and overcome with absolute Gina strength and enthusiasm. Her elegance and beauty is undeniable.
Gina’s is survived by close family including her husband Walter Davis, step daughter Adrienne Jardine her husband Bruce and their daughter Samantha; Allistair Davis his wife Martha and their son Aubrey; her sister in law Joan Van den Broeck and her husband Ed, their children Elizabeth Van den Broeck and her husband Scott Profit with their children Kaelan and Justin; John Van den Broeck with his wife Barb Elliott and their daughter Brooke. She will also be deeply missed by her nephew and niece Rand and Alana Simon. Gina is survived by several siblings including her sister Donna Jean Buckley Dougherty and numerous friends so close they were considered to be family, her loss will be greatly felt.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 30, 2018 at noon in St George’s Anglican Church, Goderich, Ontario, followed by a service at 1pm. Family and friends are invited to gather in the parish hall following the service for refreshments.
Shared by J. Pepper
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Lynn Cope
Walter, just now found out, sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathies to you and your family.
Annie & John McGibbon
Our condolences to Walter and all the family. We were so lucky to have had Gina as our next door neighbour , what a joy. We spent many evenings of friendship & togetherness. Gina even shared our 50th wedding anniversary or should I say ran the show by preparing a party which will be forever in our memories for all the wonderful things she has done, nothing was too much for Gina. She will be missed always.
Annie & John
David Kew
Our deepest sympathy Walter, friends and family. Both Deena and I remember the day we met Gina. She was smiling and chatting whilst working away on the boat. I am sure she will be missed by many. Dave & Deena
Lesley Zolob
Walter, Joan, and family. I just returned home from a short holiday and was so shocked to hear of Gina’s passing. She was loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed. It was always a joy to sit near her in the painting workshops put on by Elizabeth. She was so talented, and had many positive and encouraging comments for fellow artists. She will be fondly remembered by all of us……such a lovely lady.
Les and Carol Ann Trabert
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Gina’s.
We well remember Gina as a primary force in the formation and success of the Dealer’s Association. She was ‘always there’, always smiling (you could ‘hear’ her smile through the phone) always willing and a wonderful builder. We did not have the honour of knowing her personally, and read her obituary with great interest. She was a very special person, and of inestimable value to the Dealer’s Association over the time she managed it. She will be missed; but we are grateful for her time with us.
Les Trabert Canadian Tire Dealer 1973-2006 (Walkerton, Halifax #044, Newmarket)
michael lim
Dear Walter and Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
I share your grief.
Gina Davis, a gentle and elegant soul.
Jo-ann Marcoux
I met Gina a number of years ago through my friend barb, a fellow painter that shared a studio with Gina, my memories of her are of a very classy and friendly woman. I am truly sorry for your loss Walter and to the rest of her friends and families
Wendy Fox
Walter Im so sorry to hear of Ginas passing. I lost my husband John in march and she was in touch with me right away asking if there was anything she could do. She was a great Lady and very professional. She will be missed.
Pennie and Mike Meadows
Walter we are very sorry for your loss
Gina’s enthusiasm for life and her
Wonderful Smile will bemissed.
Pennie and Mike
Pierre Couture
Walter,
It was with great sadness that I learned Gina’s death. It is both incomprehensive and so fast, I do not beleive it yet. She is now at peace and she will be missed. Walter my most sincere condolence to you and the family.
Pierre
Melanie Garey
Sorry to hear of Gina passing. She was always a lovely and classy woman and I enjoyed the times I got to spend with her.
Ginette Marsala
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Gina. Our condolences to your family. She was a lovely person.
J. Pepper
‘Each time someone dies, a library burns to the ground.’ This and similar quotes are attributable to many sources, including as an African proverb.
Like a library, each of us has, within us, many sections of diverse subjects. When we die, those we leave behind each know different sections of us, and when they gather to commemorate us, the sum total of their knowledge of us becomes whole, just for a while. This is a time to share memories, providing everyone a little more access to different aspects of the lost one.
As fellow Naturalists, our particular knowledge of Gina stems from the walks we took with her along woodland trails, and from the shared wonders of Nature; the study of a tiny flower, a tree, insect or bird, and the ponderings and wonderings about them…and finally the “Aha!” moments as we realised what we were seeing. The shared memories of these outings, too, as we discussed what we had seen that particular day. These memories will stay as we discuss past outings in the future.
As President of the Huron Fringe Field Naturalists, Gina also left us with four years’ worth of her front page comments (many of which went to Page 2!) in our Fringe Notes newsletter. They were always a joy to read and available online for us to re-read. Gina’s zest for life and Nature shines through every one of these, and has often been illuminated with a choice bit of poetry.
She has certainly left her wonderful mark on our group, our Newsletter, and our fellow nature lovers. Her lively interest and curiosity about the natural world, like her warm smile, will stay with us as we wend our ways along future paths, as hopefully will her spirit. ~ ~ ~
Becky and David McIvor
Walter, we are so sorry to hear of Gina’s passing. May she be pain free and Rest In Peace. So sorry for your loss. Your Neighbours 20 Britannia Road
Patricia Spence
To Walter and Family we extend our deepest sympathy in the passing of Gina. Gina was one of our beloved Sorority Sisters in Beta Sigma Phi and we all enjoyed the times we had together with her. I know that we will miss her smile and her laughter and I especially will remember the time that she filled in for me as President when my husband was ill. It is a great void in many hearts that she is leaving. Rest in peace Gina! Your sisters in Beta Sigma Phi Members at Large.
Pat Spence
Carolyn Duckworth
Walter, Joan & families:
I was so sorry to hear of Gina’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. (hugs)