elevated 1DWPt February 27, 1933 ~ January 9, 2024
elevated 1DWPt Funeral Mass
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 1DWPt Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7
elevated 1DWPt Obituary
Our guiding light Gwendoline(Gwen) Arscott passed away after a brief illness on January 9, 2024 in Cobourg Ontario. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years Ken, her daughters Karen (Robert Ryan), Kimberly (Rick Rudolph), Natalie (Donald Dear) and Paula (George Jorisch); and her sisters Carmen Dyke, Peggy O’Connell (Con), and Beverley Dyke; and her brothers Roy Dyke and Winston Dyke(Kathy).
elevated 1DWPt She was adored by her 11 grandchildren Michelle(Graham), Melanie(Kevin), Meaghan, Ricky(Susan), Emma, JulieAnn, Griffin (Nadine), Alex (Emma), Hannah(Matt), Matthew (Laura), Marcie (Archie)and 4 great grandchildren Kayla, Brayden, Jack and Wyatt.
elevated 1DWPt Gwen is predeceased by her siblings Dorothy Ritchie, Trevor Dyke and Ronald Dyke.
elevated 1DWPt She was happiest when surrounded by her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all of those whose lives she touched including her many nieces, nephews and dear, dear friends.
elevated 1DWPt In lieu of flowers donations to Arthritis Society of Canada or the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Dear Uncle Ken and family
Sending my deepest condolences to you and your loved ones during this difficult time
Lots of hugs to you all ❤️
So very sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. Eternal Rest grant unto her O Lord. Loads of Love, Patsy.
So very sorry to hear of Auntie Gwen’s passing.
Sending you all our warmest condolences
May She Rest In Peace
Sending our loving family our deepest condolences. She was a dear sister in law to our mom Eda and she was a sweet, kind and loving aunt to Andrew & I. A smart, witty, beautiful and classy lady who always greeted us warmly. Auntie Gwen loved her family as much as she loved life. ❤️♥️❤️ We will miss her very much.
To Ken and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences on Gwen’s passing. I’m glad to have at least spoken with her at June’s 90th birthday celebration.
Ken please accept our condolences, we are very sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing, lots of fond memories of days gone by.
Love from George and Carol
Dear Ken and Family,
We will always remember Gwen as the very friendly, lively, and highly spirited lady that she was- loving to laugh and dance and making everyone feel special.!!
Our love to you and your beautiful “girls” and Kitty too at this sad time.
Norm and Betty
Dear Ken and Family:
We are truly sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing.
Please accept our deepest condolences and know that during this very difficult time, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending love from the Abrahams’ Family.
Dear Uncle Ken and Family
You and your family are in our heart and prayers. Auntie Gwen will always hold a special place in our hearts and her love and kindness will always be remembered.
She was a beautiful person and will be missed tremendously. Please accept our sincerest sympathy for the loss of a very special Auntie
Ken and family, my sincere condolences on the passing of Gwen . From Sheila and Ian McColloch ♥️❤️
To Ken and family my Deepest Sympathy,on the passing of Gwen , she was a loving Cousin and will be miss by family and friends ❤️🙏
From Pauline MacCulloch
So very sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. We shall always remember how sweet and friendly a lady she was. So glad we were able to visit with her at June’s 90th birthday. To Ken and his family we send our heartfelt sympathy. May she Rest In Peace.
With our love,
David and Cam
Hi Ken, Very sorry to hear about your very best
friend your wife Gwen, yes I remember this time
When Denice passed. It is I know very upsetting.
I sympathize with you and your family.
It is hard to believe we have lost a wonderful friend.
LOVE to all of the family. Maurice (MOE)
Dear Uncle Ken and Family,
Sending our deepest condolences on Aunt Gwen’s passing. We will always remember Aunt Gwen as a caring and loving Auntie to all her family. We will miss you dearly and you will be in our hearts forever.
Dear Uncle Ken and Family and Aunt Kitty,
Our condolences on the passing of Aunt Gwen. We have fond memories of the times spent at the family picnics and other family gatherings. May you all find peace and comfort in your memories.
Dear Uncle Ken, Aunt Kitty, and the Arscott sisters, we are conveying our deepest sympathy on the passing of Aunt Gwen.
We will always remember her warm personality, her love and dedication to family, and her most amazing Christmas cake. May she be in heaven and baking with the angels.
And may you all find solace as you remember her beautiful soul.
One Love, One Heart
Robert & María Cristina
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May Gwen rest in peace, and may you all find peace in the fact that she is not suffering.
Love from the Stanley’s
Dear Uncle Ken and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Aunt Gwen was such an amazing person, truly a beautiful soul, and she will be dearly missed! The warmth of Aunt Gwen’s love and her spirit will live on forever in our hearts! Sending love from the Smith family!
Love,
Freddy and Andrea Smith
Gwen was such a kind, caring and beautiful woman. She had so much love, which she showered us all with. Gwen, you hold a special place in our hearts, and you will be missed.
Sending our love and deepest condolences
Love Horace and Donna
I was sorry to hear of the passing of such a beautiful and bubbly person I HAD JUST SPOKEN to her in November of last year when she called to give me her new address and phone number. My sincere condolences to the family on behalf of the Beckford family. Sincerely Carroll Graham (Beckford)
We are deeply saddened the loss of your mother (grand-mother).
She was a special lady who touched countless lives with her kindness and compassion.
May you find comfort in the arms of loved ones and draw strength from wonderful memories you shared together.