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GROSE: Gwendolyn Matilda “Gwen” (Hodgins) of Lucan

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On June 22, 2023 @ 5:37 PM In Lucan,Obituary | 47 Comments

GROSE: Gwendolyn Matilda “Gwen” (Hodgins) of Lucan

Passed away peacefully at Huron Hospice, Clinton on Thursday, June 22, 2023 of Lucan at the age of 101. Beloved wife of the late Charles Grose (1963). Loving mother of Janyce and William Mardlin of Lucan, and Karen and Robert Blackwell of Goderich. Proud grandma of Rhonda and Ziad Hadyeh of Edmonton, Sandra Mardlin and Rick Ornato of London, and Lorna Mardlin and Sam Yoon of London; Lorraine Blackwell and Rob Johnson of Conn, and Neil and Selina Blackwell of Coldwater. Adored great-grandma of Nicholas and Megan Hadyeh of Whitehorse, and Andrew Hadyeh of Edmonton; Terran, and Rowan Johnson of Conn, and Keelyn Blackwell of Coldwater. Dear sister of Genevieve Worrall of Denfield and sister-in-law of Gloria Hodgins of Lucan, and Phyllis O’Neil of Lucan. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Oscar and Lucinda (Reith) Hodgins, and siblings and their spouses Hamilton and Audrey Hodgins, Lyle Worrall, Austin and Dolly Hodgins, Vincent and Lillian Hodgins, Lawrence Hodgins, Calvin and Marjorie Grose, and Donald O’Neil.

Gwen was a hard worker and a determined person. She worked on the farm with Charlie and following his passing she went to work at Biddulph School as the Secretary. She was a proud resident of Lucan Biddulph all her life. For the last 7 years, she enjoyed living at Prince George Retirement Residence in Lucan. She cherished her many trips to various places with Ham and Audrey and Berton, but above all, she enjoyed the time spent with her family.

Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Saturday, June 24th from 12:30 – 1:30 PM, where Gwen’s funeral service will be held at 2 PM. Interment Birr United Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Villages United Church, Huron Hospice or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “GROSE: Gwendolyn Matilda “Gwen” (Hodgins) of Lucan”

Condolence from Tom Hearn on June 22nd, 2023 6:37 PM

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. She was a good friend of my mother, Kit Hearn.
I always enjoyed saying hello to her when we met on the streets of Lucan.
My deepest condolences.

Condolence from Penny McComb on June 22nd, 2023 7:38 PM

My heart is broken, to say goodbye to the sweetest lady I have ever known. So happy to have had Aunt Gwen in my life. I will miss her! To Janyce and Karen and all your families/ my thoughts are with you!

Condolence from Helen Delorme on June 22nd, 2023 7:51 PM

Helen and William Delorme

Janyce ,William / Karen , Robert and Family’s

Our condolences in loss of your Mother..
Prayers are with you at this time…

Condolence from Gord & Sharlene Worrall on June 22nd, 2023 8:51 PM

Our sincere sympathies to Janyce, Karen and your families. Aunt Gwen was such a gracious lady and she will be dearly missed and remembered fondly. Thinking of you.

Condolence from Rev. Jacob Shaw on June 22nd, 2023 9:04 PM

So sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing.
She was always very kind to me.

Our church community will lift Gwen up in our prayers.

Condolence from Carolynn Hodgins on June 22nd, 2023 11:04 PM

Paul and Carolynn Hodgins

Our sincere condolences on the passing of a kind caring lady. Gwen was a wonderful woman

Condolence from Jackie Arnold and Ken Whiting on June 23rd, 2023 12:22 AM

Janice ,William/Karen ,Robert and Families
I’m so sorry to hear about Gwen. I had the pleasure of her at Biddulph School as a secretary,neighbour when we lived on Albert Street,a friend,and a Resident at Prince George.She was an amazing lady who would always speak to you, tell her stories,and would never complain about anything.She always spoke highly of her family and I could tell she loved them very much.She lived a long life and she will never be forgotten. R.I.P. My Sweet Angel.

Condolence from Jennifer Walden on June 23rd, 2023 3:57 AM

My deepest condolences at this time

Condolence from Don Lankin on June 23rd, 2023 6:52 AM

To Gwen’s family sorry to hear of her passing she such a gracious lady.

Condolence from Ken and Bonnie Parkinson on June 23rd, 2023 7:33 AM

Very sorry for the loss of your mom, we had many conversations when I delivered fuel to their place and enjoyed visiting each time. Our condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.

Condolence from Rosalie Lowell (sister-in-law of Gord Worrall) on June 23rd, 2023 7:47 AM

To the Grose and Hodgins families, my sincerest condolences. Let your memories give you comfort in your time of loss. Rest easy in peace, Gwendolyn.

Condolence from Glenn & Sue Rollings on June 23rd, 2023 8:01 AM

Janyce & Bill, Karen, Robert and families. Words cannot express how.much Aunt Gwen was loved by everyone. May your memories keep her close to your hearts. Glenn, Sue and family

Condolence from Ferne Mardlin-Smith on June 23rd, 2023 8:03 AM

Sent with love and remembrance of your loved one.

Condolence from Ray and Judy Mills on June 23rd, 2023 8:56 AM

Gwen was a most gracious, conscientious, delightful person to be with. I never saw Gwen without a smile. She was the secretary not only of the Biddulph School, but of the smaller Lucan School as well, where I taught. Although we did not see her in the office of Lucan often, she always had her finger on the pulse of the school and knew our needs and wants. She was only a phone call away. I am saddened to hear of her passing, but know she had a fulfilling and rewarding life, and has passed on her delight with the community to all who knew her. My condolences to Janyce, Karen and your families.

Condolence from Maureen Weir nee Worrall on June 23rd, 2023 9:59 AM

So sorry for Gwens passing. Love and sympathy to Gwens family and Genevieve her sister andGennys family

Condolence from Liz Hodgins & Alan Gates on June 23rd, 2023 12:02 PM

To the Grose & Hodgins Families,

I am very sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. She was my neighbour on Albert St and my Parent’s (Roscoe & Marion Hodgins) neighbour on the Coursey Line. She was a lovely woman and wonderful to visit with. May she R.I.P. 🙏

Condolence from Grace Rollings on June 23rd, 2023 12:56 PM

Janyce,Karen and families:
Genevieve and all the extended families:
We send our sincere condolences at this sad time. Gwen lived a long and fulfilling life.

Clarke and Grace Rollings

Condolence from Margaret Watt on June 23rd, 2023 2:03 PM

To Gwen’s Family
My sincere sympathy to you at this sad time. I always enjoyed my visits with Gwen. Cherish your memories . Thinking of you
Margaret Watt

Condolence from Sue Heffernan on June 23rd, 2023 2:10 PM

Janyce, Karen & Families, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. Grandmother. Great Grandmother Qwen. I will miss her dearly as once a week I’d go and do her hair, she never complained always Happy. I was shocked to learn of her passing, she lived a long and fulfilled life at 101yrs old, Im glad I got to know her . God has a new angel to look over us, RIP Qwen
Sue Heffernan

Condolence from Carol Nicholson on June 23rd, 2023 3:35 PM

No more hand written letters in a Christmas Card from Gwen. I will miss that very much. Precious memories over many years and singing hymns and playing Bingo at Prince George. My life was richly blessed having Gwen a part of it! Sympathy and comfort to all who will miss her. Carol Nicholson, port Alice, BC

Condolence from Wayne and Judy Worrall on June 23rd, 2023 4:42 PM

Deepest coldence to Janyce , Bill , Karen , Robert and their families . Gwen was a very special person who always had a smile . She was someone evryone loved to talk to and that says a lot .

Condolence from Brenda and Gord Moon on June 23rd, 2023 5:20 PM

So very sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. I remember her well as the secretary of Biddulph, As a resident at the Prince George, it was nice to have some pleasant conversations with her. She always had a smile to share. Gwen had a good long life and has touched many in this community and beyond. RIP Gwen.

Condolence from Karen Peters on June 23rd, 2023 6:55 PM

Janyce and Family….so sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. I enjoyed knowing and singing with Gwen in the choir at LUC. May all your fond memories of this beautiful lady give you strength these difficult days. Most sincerely, Karen Peters

Condolence from Fred & Sharon Mardlin on June 23rd, 2023 7:02 PM

Janyce, Bill, Karen, Robert and families

We are so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. We have lost a dear aunt who was the most gracious, kind, generous and inspiring lady we have ever known. Aunt Gwen was a good conversationalist, always interested in family and friends. Her smile and grace will be missed by all who knew her. We have lost a lovely lady but heaven has gained an angel. Cherish your memories and hold them close to your heart. Our sympathy is with all of you at this time.

Condolence from JAYNE BRADY-MILTENBURG on June 23rd, 2023 8:01 PM

My sympathies to the Grose and Hodgins families

cousin Gwen (Hodgins) Brady,
Dorchester, Ont.

(on behalf of my Mom…Jayne Brady-Miltenburg)

Condolence from Gail Fairbairn Firby on June 23rd, 2023 8:52 PM

Sincere sympathy to the Hodgins and Gross families.

Condolence from Sue Haskett on June 23rd, 2023 9:39 PM

Gwen was a remarkable women who will always be remembered for her calm, lovely, gracious personality that continued to shine through her amazing life span. Along with the memories you must have, she leaves a legacy in her community that you her family can be very proud of. Thinking if you all.

Bill and Sue Haskett

Condolence from Gord & Joanne Hardy on June 23rd, 2023 10:08 PM

Sincere sympathy for your loss. She will be missed.

Condolence from Bev and Barb Shipley on June 23rd, 2023 10:13 PM

Janice and Bill along with your families- thinking of you at this time . It has been a few years since we visited with your mom but she was sharp and asking lots of good questions. Sincere condolences- Bev and Barb Shipley

Condolence from Glenn & Sharleen Phillips on June 24th, 2023 7:23 AM

Geneieve and Family
Sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing.
She has seen a lot of change in her life time.Our thought’s are with you during this difficult time

Condolence from Barb Coughlin on June 24th, 2023 8:36 AM

To Janyce and Karen and families Gwen seas such a kind and gracious lady. She was a good friend over many years to my mother, Marj Park. She always had a smile and a gentle word.
My sincere condolences
Barb Coughlin

Condolence from Bob and Marie Sockett on June 24th, 2023 9:53 AM

We are so sorry to hear of Gwens passing .She was a neighbour for many years on the Coursey line.She was a lovely lady.

Condolence from Dallas Robinson on June 24th, 2023 10:15 AM

So sorry to her of Gwen’s passing. I would like to share my condolences with all her family.

Dallas Robinson

Condolence from Leroy and April Bryan on June 24th, 2023 10:41 AM

We remember Gwen fondly from her years as secretary at Biddulph-Lucan School and also with her involvement in the community. She was one of the sweetest ladies you will ever meet. Our sincerest condolences to all her family. She will be greatly missed.

Condolence from Lynda Lewis on June 24th, 2023 2:58 PM

Janyce, Bill/Karen, Robert and Families

So sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing she was an amazing lady so friendly with a lovely smile when we met. What a remarkable milestone. She will certainly be missed. Our deepest condolences at the difficult time.

Larry & Lynda Lewis

Condolence from Abby Bates on June 24th, 2023 10:52 PM

I have fond memories of her while I attended Biddulph school. So kind. My condolences to her family and friend’s. Abby Bates

Condolence from Sue Hodgins on June 25th, 2023 4:40 PM

Condolences to all the family. Such fond memories of a classy lady growing up on the Coursey line.

RIP sweet angel!!

Sue Hodgins & family

Condolence from Lonnie Wood on June 25th, 2023 8:39 PM

Janyce, Karen and Family

I was very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. She was an amazing woman. I remember as a child her babysitting Chris, Terry and myself. In my teen years she would pick me up and we would go together to choir practice during the week and again on Sundays to church. Debbie, Jane and I would show up and hang out at her barn with Vince and the horses all the time. We had so much fun and she never complained.
She was one of the nicest woman I’ve known. Hold your memories close 💕💕

Condolence from Betty (Park) MacLachlan on June 26th, 2023 9:09 AM

My sincere condolences to Janice, Karen and families. A lovely lady.

Condolence from Clive and Marilyn Bowden (nee Hearn) on June 26th, 2023 10:36 PM

Sending sincere condolences to Janyce, Karen and all your family. I remember your Mother’s lovely smile and quiet disposition. Many happy memories with my Mother, Kit Hearn, and all the women of the United Church. She was always willing to help wherever there was a need, take care!

Condolence from Sandra (McLellan) & Larry Hern on June 27th, 2023 9:03 AM

Dear Janyce & Bill, Karen & Robert and all of Gwen’s family,

Please accept our condolences on the passing of your dear Mom, Gwen. She was such a lovely lady and was good friends with my parents, over the years of attending Lucan United Church. That is amazing to reach 101 years, and may all your wonderful memories with her bring you peace.

Condolence from Alice Smibert Scherer on June 27th, 2023 9:48 AM

Janyce & Karen and family:

I am so sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Janet Wilds on June 27th, 2023 3:17 PM

So so sorry Janyce and Bill , thinking of you guys

Condolence from Joyce Sovereign on June 27th, 2023 3:51 PM

To all Gwen’s Family ,plus her sister Genevieve,and her sister in laws .
My sympathy to you all on the loss of this lovely ,well put together lady, with just as kind of a personality .wonderful long life she lived ,but still so hard to say that final good bye .
Think of you all at this sad time .

Condolence from Pat Landriault RPN on June 27th, 2023 5:23 PM

Gwen was a very special lady.
She would often share chocolates from her stash in her closet.
She graciously offered you to help when she was working on her puzzles.
She had such a humble soul.

Condolence from Lisa Carter on June 28th, 2023 9:15 PM

My sincere condolences to the family on the passing of such a kind and gracious lady.
I remember her as the secretary at Biddulph and had the pleasure to be her friend at Jake’s House

Condolence from Linda Salts on June 30th, 2023 11:05 PM

Janice, Karen and families,

Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.

Linda and Rob Salts

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