Obituary of Florence Pearl Pynn
Florence Pearl Pynn (nee Gill/Eastman)
It is with deepest sadness the Gill/Pynn families announce the peaceful passing of Pearl on Friday June 27, 2025, at her home in Smithville, after a long hard fight with Dementia. Pearl was a beloved mother/wife, cherished daughter and devoted grandmother and great grandmother.
Predeceased by her husband’s; George Gill and Edsel Pynn, mother, Florence Eastman, brother, Edward Eastman, sister, Anita Cole, son, Scott Gill, granddaughter, Amy Mulder and special friend, Jon Houdyschell.
Pearl will be profoundly missed by her 4 children and their families. Dan/Elizabeth Gill [Dana/Dalbir; Bethany/Brandon Johnston (William, Nathan, Evan)]; Kathy/John Mulder [Amy (predeceased); Sarah/Bill Knapp (Brian, James, John)]; Kerri Mulder/Brodey Lube; Emily/Ben Redpath. ScottGill(predeceased)/Carol Ann [ Jennifer/John Julien (Ari, Jackson, Tyler)]; Shari/Bert Shrum [Aaron/Jessica Shrum (Ethan), Matthew Shrum/Taylor)]
As well as brother-in-law, Walter, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was a devoted grandmother to 12 and a great grandmother to 11.
Pearl was born in Hamilton, Ontario on April 19, 1930.
She was a devoted member of Christ Anglican Church choir, Anglican Church Women and Altar Guild. Pearl was also secretary of the Edith Cavell home and school association when her children attended school there.
She enjoyed travelling the world, her yard and gardening, music and cooking for her whole family who would gather around the dining room table on Sundays to enjoy her famous fried chicken and spaghetti and several kinds of homemade pies.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the compassionate care given by Shari/Bert, care partners Michelle, Rose and Brooke and the palliative care team who made it possible to keep mom in her home until the end. Special thanks to nurse Melissa.
In accordance with Pearl’s wishes she has been cremated at Garden City Funeral Home. In lieu of flower please donate to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ontario or a charity of your choice.
There will be no visitation and a private family gathering.
Internment to follow at a later date at Victoria Lawn Cemetery.
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