Gwendolyn Whitney (Martin)

Published September 15, 2021

Gwendolyn Whitney (Martin)

Monday, December 19th, 1921 Tuesday, September 7th, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gwendolyn Martin Whitney on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Riverdale Terrace in Cornwall at the age of 99, just a few months short of her 100th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Harold Roy Whitney (2010). Loving mother of Karen Whitney (Gary Hanes) of Chateauguay, PC, Kristin Whitney (Owen Mekitarian) of Cornwall, ON, Stuart Whitney of Vancouver, BC, Candace Whitney (Peter Mazur) of Athens, ON, and Leslie Nevison (John Nevison) of Lusaka, Zambia. Predeceased by one son, the late Stephen Whitney (Herma Neyndorff) of Vancouver, BC. in 2017. Cherished grandmother of Matthew Hanes, Gavin Mekitarian, Olivia and Lydia Mazur. Gwendolyn is predeceased by her parents, the late Robert Martin and the late Lettie Martin (nee Long) and one sister, the late Lettie Conklin (2015). In keeping with her wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial donations to Doctors without Borders, OSPCA or to a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON (613) 938-3888.
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