In Celebration of

Audrey Gilchrist

December 5, 1930 -  January 1, 2020

At Runnymede Healthcare Centre, Toronto, on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Audrey, a lifelong resident of Toronto, was born December 5, 1930 to English immigrants, Emily Winnifred Smith and William George Long. Audrey was a parishioner and volunteer at St. James Cathedral. After many years as a library technician at Brentwood Library and the Ontario Ministry of Housing Library Audrey spent her retirement assisting and encouraging her son, J. Brian Gilchrist, in his career as a genealogy researcher and speaker. Both enjoyed working in conjunction with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to preserve genealogical records. Brian predeceased her in 2014. Also predeceased by infant twin sisters Nellie and Naomi, sister Millie Grix, niece Elsie Edmonds, nephew Jack Grix; brother Frederick Long and nephew Stephen Long; nephews Murray and Grant Gilchrist. Survived by niece Pat (Grix) Burns of Mississauga, nephew Tom Grix of Minden and numerous grandnieces & nephews. Lovingly remembered by brother and sister-in-law Bob and June Gilchrist of Lucknow, nephews Dale and Dan, and their families. Left to mourn is a circle of loving friends, Helen Pocarovsky, June Morton, Martha Jackson, Nancy Duffy, Helen Warner, David Martin, Grace Murawiecka and Janet Phoenix. Her moral support and laughter will be greatly missed by all. Interment at St. James Cemetery. Memorial donation to a charity your choice is appreciated. Details for the funeral can be found at www.turnerporter.ca

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Frederick Charles Pipe (Cousin)

Entered January 5, 2020 from Abbotsford



Thank you for all the fun times you brought, the meals that you servered, and knowledge that you had and gave freely. You are in my thoughts. Thank you for being my second mum. Charlie

Connie Culbertson (Chair, Toronto Branch -OGS)

Entered January 5, 2020

Audrey's support of the Toronto Branch - OGS and her dedication to the preservation and protection of genealogical records was remarkable. Even after her diagnosis in September, she tried to follow branch events and stories.

To Audrey's dear friends and family, sincere condolences.

Like Brian, Audrey has gone to be with her ancestors.




Barbara Jean DeLand (Great Niece)

Entered January 7, 2020 from Mississauga

I will miss her laugh and sense humour . I all ways enjoyed my visits with Aunt Audrey and Cousin Brian

Helen and Malcolm Warner (Friend)

Entered January 7, 2020 from Brampton

How we will miss you, Audrey. You have left us with memories of love and laughter. Rest in peace, dear friend

Dale and Ann Ward (Friend)

Entered January 8, 2020 from Brampton

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Audrey. She was a lovely lady and a very caring mother. We will miss our chats.
Dale and Ann

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