Obituaries

GAYLE LOUISE LUMSDEN
(NEE GROOM)
AUGUST 28, 1953 – FEBRUARY 7, 2026

Beloved wife, mother and sister, Gayle, leaves to mourn her husband Mike, son Matthew, sisters Heather, Janice (Ron), her brother Jim, sister-in-law Marnie, good friends Terry and John, Sandy and Roger and childhood friend Alister as well as many friends and relatives.

Gayle’s early years were spent in the west-end where she attended Tec Voc and Daniel Mac. She worked for many years with the Manitoba Forestry Branch, in the early years of digitizing maps.

Gayle and Mike loved the outdoors, spending summers camping, first at Big Whiteshell and later with a cabin at West Hawk. They hosted many visitors, both friends and relatives. After retirement, winters were spent in Bucerias, Mexico, where they once again welcomed friends and family.

Gayle was very creative. An excellent seamstress, Gayle made many quilts and an unforgettable leather jacket with coloured leather inserts as well as many shirts and dresses that her sisters borrowed often. She loved crafts and we all have cherished Christmas ornaments from her.

Her love of animals is well known. Her home was never without a dog or cat. Lindo was her joy these last years.

She will be deeply missed for her beautiful smile and quick wit, her kindness and generosity.

Cremation has taken place. The family is planning a Celebration of Her Life in the spring.