Obituary of Gina Gervasio

GERVASIO, Gina Peacefully on October 8th at the St. Catharines General Hospital-NHS at the age of 82.Devoted wife of 64 years of Luigi and much loved mother of Dolores (Julien) Gaudin of P.E.I. and the late Loris (2005). Beloved Nonne of Andre and Maria Gaudin. She is survived by cherished nieces and nephews. Gina is also predeceased by 3 brothers and 2 sisters in Italy.Gina was a dedicated volunteer at two senior citizen homes and at many CWL events.She loved gardening and enjoyed spending time tending her flowers on her property. She was a wonderful hostess welcoming many people to her home and had a heart for the poor and needy. She delighted in her 2 grandchildren and had a wonderful visit with them 4 days prior to her passing, reminiscing their many visits together. The family wishes to extend thanks to Dr. Candice Buetow- family doctor, for her exemplary care over the years. They also wish to thank Oncologist, Dr. Hughes, the nurses on the Chemotherapy floor, the staff of Moore 2 for their kind and caring assistance in these last 2 months and Father Chris Szczepanik for his priestly care.Gina's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Monday, October 12th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Liturgy will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 169 St. Paul Crescent on Tuesday, October 13th at 11am. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will follow the service with a private inurnment at a later date.Vigil Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Monday at 8:30pm.In lieu of flowers, and in keeping with a cause very dear to her heart, memorial donations to the Tender Wishes Foundation would be appreciated by the family.