GWEN L. NORDIN

Gwen L. Nordin (nee Langstaff) was born March 1, 1933 in Rainy River, Ont., where she grew up with her sisters, Ruth, Gertie ,Jean, Maxine, and Fern and her brothers, Jack, Reggie, and Stanley.
She went to be with God on Tuesday, Nov. 16 2010.
She was united in marriage to Larry Nordin on Aug. 7, 1954. Together they raised their five children, Vicki (Greg), Kim, Jody (Larry), Sheila (Cam), and Marty, in the little hamlet of Bergland, Ont.
Mom was happiest when all of us were home. She loved going to Bingo with Jody and made sure Jody didn’t forget to pick her up.
She also loved to spend time with her daughters in their homes. She was so proud of all her grandchildren, and was known to her great-grandchildren as “Gramma Turtle.”
We will see you later, Mom. We love you.
A funeral mass was held Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Rainy River, with Fr. Alan Albao officiating.
Interment will take place at a later date.
The honourary pallbearers were Gwen’s grandchildren.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com