Obituary for Glenda Marie ( Freemantle) Naisbitt
Naisbitt: Glenda Marie (nee: Freemantle)
The “Unsinkable Molly Brown” has faced her final challenge. After a lengthy battle with cancer, Glenda passed away surrounded by her family, at Alexandra Hospital on January 23, 2018. Born June 18, 1955 in Ingersoll, she was predeceased by her brother Gary, sister Janis and mother- in- law Velma. She is survived by her loving husband Scott, parents Jack and Helen Freemantle, sister Michele (Ted) Gervais and beloved daughters Anita ( Frank) Gielis and Kerri ( Vince) D’Ambrosio. Her greatest treasures were her grandchildren Brett, Luca, Sofia and Mila. She also leaves father -in-law Wally Naisbitt, sister -in-law Jane (Dave) Metzak and brothers -in-law Norm ( Lynn Naisbitt) and Randy (Robin) Naisbitt, as well as many nieces and nephews. Sometimes the strength within her was a fiery flame that all could see, sometimes it was just a tiny spark that whispered, “You’ve got this, keep going.” And keep going she did. She fought her disease like she lived her life, with organized determination, courage and tenacity. During her life, she excelled at many things. Whatever job or challenge she accepted she accomplished with great success. She worked for Ingersoll Fasteners for many years and when it closed, she ran the Ingersoll Action Centre. She was a Brownie leader when her daughters were young and a willing volunteer for many causes. Most recently, she co-ordinated “Lunch Bunch” at St. James Anglican Church. But by far, her most important role was that of the role of mother and grandmother. Born with a smirk, she had a great sense of humor and shared the belief that most things in life have the potential to be funny. Those who knew her well can relate to seeing her face across a crowded room and knowing exactly what she was thinking at the moment, usually something like “Even duct tape can’t fix ”stupid”, but it can muffle the sound.” If you told Glenda she couldn’t do something, she would do it twice and take pictures. Sometimes all she needed was “ a great friend and a full tank of gas.” She believed that “true friendship isn’t about who you have known the longest, it’s about who walked into your life and said, “ I’m here for you” and proved it. Her friends meant the world to her. Among them are Jack and Jill Wilson, Vicki and Jim Hunt, Evelyn Webb, Susan and Jack Watmough, Phyllis and Joe Blancher, her Lunch Bunch friends and many more. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Drs. Jill Matsuo, Logan, Nelham, Moulin, Miller and all the staff at the London Regional Cancer Clinic and Alexandra Hospital. At the family’s request donations may be made to the Lunch Bunch or the Possibilities Project at Parkwood Hospital. “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame with in us.” Thanks Glenda for the love and inspiration you gave to all of us. The family will receive friends at the McBeath Dynes Funeral Home, 246 Thames St. S. Ingersoll (519-42-1600) on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 6-8pm. The complete memorial service will be held Saturday January 27, 2018 at 4pm at the St. James Anglican Church, 184 Oxford St. Ingersoll.
The “Unsinkable Molly Brown” has faced her final challenge. After a lengthy battle with cancer, Glenda passed away surrounded by her family, at Alexandra Hospital on January 23, 2018. Born June 18, 1955 in Ingersoll, she was predeceased by her brother Gary, sister Janis and mother- in- law Velma. She is survived by her loving husband Scott, parents Jack and Helen Freemantle, sister Michele (Ted) Gervais and beloved daughters Anita ( Frank) Gielis and Kerri ( Vince) D’Ambrosio. Her greatest treasures were her grandchildren Brett, Luca, Sofia and Mila. She also leaves father -in-law Wally Naisbitt, sister -in-law Jane (Dave) Metzak and brothers -in-law Norm ( Lynn Naisbitt) and Randy (Robin) Naisbitt, as well as many nieces and nephews. Sometimes the strength within her was a fiery flame that all could see, sometimes it was just a tiny spark that whispered, “You’ve got this, keep going.” And keep going she did. She fought her disease like she lived her life, with organized determination, courage and tenacity. During her life, she excelled at many things. Whatever job or challenge she accepted she accomplished with great success. She worked for Ingersoll Fasteners for many years and when it closed, she ran the Ingersoll Action Centre. She was a Brownie leader when her daughters were young and a willing volunteer for many causes. Most recently, she co-ordinated “Lunch Bunch” at St. James Anglican Church. But by far, her most important role was that of the role of mother and grandmother. Born with a smirk, she had a great sense of humor and shared the belief that most things in life have the potential to be funny. Those who knew her well can relate to seeing her face across a crowded room and knowing exactly what she was thinking at the moment, usually something like “Even duct tape can’t fix ”stupid”, but it can muffle the sound.” If you told Glenda she couldn’t do something, she would do it twice and take pictures. Sometimes all she needed was “ a great friend and a full tank of gas.” She believed that “true friendship isn’t about who you have known the longest, it’s about who walked into your life and said, “ I’m here for you” and proved it. Her friends meant the world to her. Among them are Jack and Jill Wilson, Vicki and Jim Hunt, Evelyn Webb, Susan and Jack Watmough, Phyllis and Joe Blancher, her Lunch Bunch friends and many more. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Drs. Jill Matsuo, Logan, Nelham, Moulin, Miller and all the staff at the London Regional Cancer Clinic and Alexandra Hospital. At the family’s request donations may be made to the Lunch Bunch or the Possibilities Project at Parkwood Hospital. “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame with in us.” Thanks Glenda for the love and inspiration you gave to all of us. The family will receive friends at the McBeath Dynes Funeral Home, 246 Thames St. S. Ingersoll (519-42-1600) on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 6-8pm. The complete memorial service will be held Saturday January 27, 2018 at 4pm at the St. James Anglican Church, 184 Oxford St. Ingersoll.