GILBERTSON, Ellinor (Varey)

Formerly of Simcoe, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2012, in her 98th year. Daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. C.C. Varey of Port Dover. Wife of the late David (Ben) Gilbertson (2002). Sister of the late Brian Varey. Loving mother of Terry Gilbertson (Joan) of Guelph and Martha Mossing (Morley) of Sault Ste. Marie. Cherished Grandmother of Trent (Rina) Gilbertson of Guelph, David (Odelia)  Gilbertson of Vancouver, Laura Faint (Darren) of Burlington, Susan Mossing (Paul Brackstone) of Vancouver, and Scott Mossing of Victoria. Great Grandmother of Jack and Oscar Brackstone, Gavin and Keira Faint, Lauren and Marcus GIlbertson and Kyle and Liam Gilbertson. Aunt of Rob Varey (Brenda) of Port Dover and Catharine Gilbertson (Norman Scott) of Waterloo. Ellinor was a long time member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Simcoe, a life member of the Norfolk Heritage Centre and the Norfolk General Hospital Auxillary. Ellinor graduated from the Hamilton General Hospital as a registered nurse in 1937. Ellinor received wonderful compassionate care from the staff of the Ontario Finnish Rest Home in Sault Ste. Marie. At Ellinor's request, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Simcoe at a later date. A kind, dear soul....she lived for her family and she will be truly missed by all of us. Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 705-759-2522. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.