Passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Friday, February 22, 2019 in Brampton. Beloved wife of Burns Strickland for 61 wonderful years. Loving mother to Susan (Justin Pereira) and Jim Strickland (Sue). Precious Nanny to Merina (Jason), Michael, Sarah (Kyle), Alexandra and Samantha. Cherished Great-Grandmother to Aiden, Hannah and Evelyn. Predeceased by her parents Julius and Agnes Butt and her siblings William Butt, Alfreda Paddock (Jack), Alice Butt, Clayton Butt, Meta Brown and Malcolm Brown. Gwen is survived by her brother in law Doug Brown.
Family and friends may gather at the Andrews Community Funeral Centre - 8190 Dixie Road, Brampton (North of Steeles Avenue) 905-456-8190, on Wednesday February 27, 2019 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 11am. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Donations in Gwen’s memory may be made to Salvation Army or Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences and information at www.andrewscommunityfuneralcentre.com
