Gale LaRiviere (nee Mercer)

January 4, 1939 - May 9, 2017

With saddened hearts and surrounded by her family, Gale peacefully passed away on May 9, 2017 at the age of 78. Beloved wife, companion and soul mate of 60 years to her husband Bryan. Their love and laughter lives on forever. Cherished loving mother to Georgina, Derrick and Teresa (Ed) Herechuk. Predeceased by daughter Carolyn. A caring, unconditional loving Grandmother to Bryan (Kellie) Herechuk, Keith Herechuk and Michael Bozsik. Endless hugs and kisses for her Great Grandchildren Boe, Remy, Poppy, Zackary and Rose. Gale will be greatly missed by her siblings Kathy (Larry) Morrison-Green, George (Jean) Mercer, and Alfie (Valerie) Mercer. Predeceased by her siblings Bill Wilson, Raymond Mercer and Ruth Poyton. Predeceased by her parents Alfred and Amber Mercer. A special thanks to her wonderful family friend and "Bestest Bingo Buddy", Lori. Many thanks to the medical staff at the General, Juravinski and St. Joe's Hospitals ECU/CCU and her many physicians that kept her going for thirty extra bonus years! Her cremation has taken place. A private family memorial will be held at a future date. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Canada or St. Patrick's Church Hamilton Her BINGO number was called and her Native Spirits welcome her home! http://www.heartandstroke.ca/get-involved https://crm1.diabetes.ca/bbis_CRMLive/donate https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/119110450RR0019-st-patricks-parish/#donate_now