Obituary of Pauline Gemmill

(nee Bigras) With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Pauline Gemmill at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Monday morning, June 20th, 2016. She was 77. Beloved wife of Frank and dearly loved mother of Réal Clifford (Karen) and Kim Clifford. Loved stepmother of Sharron Helgrem (Glen). Predeceased by a son, Allen Clifford. Cherished and proud “Mamere” of 6 grandchildren: Sarah Wright (Travis); Ashley Cunningham (Thomas); Shawn Clifford; Jennifer Clifford, Blair McGuinty and Chantal Rosien (Randy) as well as 10 great-grandchildren: Autumn, Erik, Lilly, Chloe, William, Richie, Annabelle, Brenden, Ayden and Tefen. The last surviving child of the late Alcide and Nathalie Bigras, Pauline was predeceased by 3 brothers: Ernie (Marg of Arnprior); Lou (late Mary) and Rollie as well as 2 sisters: Blanche Farrell (late Lonial) and Jeannette Denis (late Gerry). Pauline was a long time member of the Arnprior Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. She always loved to lend a helping hand wherever she could. Her love of music and dance brought great pleasure to her. She will be missed. Friends joined Pauline’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Pauline, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Hospital Partners in Caring Foundation.