Mrs. Gladys Eileen Walsh (nee Nagy) born in Melville, SK passed away peacefully on March 22, 2015 at age 85 surrounded by her loving family. She fought many heroic medical battles with humour and grace. Her positive attitude was inspiring to all who met and knew her. She was the first of four children born to Louis and Irene (nee Solomon) Nagy. Gladys was raised on the family farm near Willowbrook, SK. She married Arthur John Walsh in Yorkton, SK. The family moved from Yorkton to Claresholm, AB to Moose Jaw, SK and then to Base Borden, ON. In addition to raising five children she worked in accounting, as a dental assistant, for the department of national defense, and as a librarian. After retiring at 60, she moved in order to be closer to her grandchildren to North Vancouver, BC and finally to Maple Ridge, BC. She loved dancing in her youth, curling with her husband and later pottery, and lastly, drawing these past few years. Mostly, she enjoyed spending time with relatives and friends. She is survived by her younger sister Viola Halabuza (nee Nagy) her sister-in-law Lena Nagy and brother-in-law John Halabuza, plus, many nieces and nephews of the family. Gladys was a wonderful mother who will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Aja and Andrew and her children and their spouses: Brenda (Gray), Dale (Youngshin), Ryon, and Brian (Sandi) and Noreen and her friend Melanie. Funeral services were held March 26, 2015 at the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. Following her final wishes another service will be held this summer at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Barrie, ON where her ashes will be buried in the grave of her beloved husband. Â
