Darnell Molly Fraser Gaw
August 19, 1940 - April 1, 2020
As published in the April 13, 2020 World-Spectator
In her 80th year, Darnell Molly Fraser Gaw, a long–time resident of Grenfell, Saskatchewan, due to cancer left us while sleeping peacefully on Wednesday April 1, 2020 at her present home in the Wolseley Memorial Integrated Care Centre.
Darnell was born and raised in Saskatoon. She spent most of her adult life in South East Saskatchewan where she felt at home; but also, she had a great love for the North. Darnell’s passion for the arts were showcased in her paintings, writing, singing, and dancing.
The church anchored her spirit by providing a place of fellowship and worship while establishing deep personal relationships.
Darnell was a gifted life teacher—actively listening, offering advice when needed; and mostly, just being present by creating an ease and warmth when with her. She was described by all who knew her as being thoughtful, friendly and giving—a loving, beautiful lady.
Darnell’s greatest highlight in her life was becoming a mother. She is survived by her children: Jo-Anne and Mark; grandchildren: Tanille, Brenda, Elan and Rayna; great-grandchildren: Grace, Jack and Henry; her brothers Gerry and Kevin; sisters: Lynne, Mary Jo, Sandi and Debbie; step-mother Roberta and several nieces, nephews, and cousins of whom most live in Saskatchewan and British Columbia. She is predeceased by her mother Hazel and father Alexander, husband Bob, and brothers Pat and Gordon.
Darnell’s family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation and gratitude to all care workers and professionals who offered her love, compassion and friendship in her final years.
Darnell, mom, nana, and great-nana will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts—her spirit lives on.
A celebration of her life is pending.
Donations in memory of Darnell can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1738 Quebec Avenue, Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9.
Online condolences can be made at www.tubmanfh.com or via Facebook (private messaging) are welcomed.
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