Obituary of Ann Elizabeth Gale

Ann Gale, a resident of Chatham, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 with her loving husband at her side. Ann was the daughter of Joseph & Irene Hickman. Beloved wife of Frederick Gale for 60 beautiful years. Loving mother of Wayne (DeeAnn) Gale of Chatham, Tim Gale & Christa Martin and daughter-in-law, Millie Gale of Chatham and Jason (Barbara) Gale of Blenheim. Nana of Dakota (Sam) Gale, Shelby Lynn (Hayden) Gale, Cory Couture, Dylan Hehn, Mitchell Shirkey, RayLynn Wagner-Gale, Kyle Wagner & Holley Gale. Great-Nana of Tobias Gale, Haleigh Shirkey (Gale), Hayden Shirkey (Gale) & Riley Shirkey (Gale). Survived by sister, Josephine (Pete) Cooper of England & sister-in-law, Jan Hickman of England. Predeceased by brother, George Hickman. Missed by many others that considered Ann as their own “Mom”. Ann enjoyed spending time knitting & playing bingo. She will be eternally missed by her four legged friend, Pugsly. As per Ann’s wishes, cremation has taken place with a Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date. Donations in memory of Ann may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society & Epilepsy Canada. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, Ontario 519 351 2040