Peacefully, on Monday, April 24, 2023, at The Westbury LTC Home (Chartwell) at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Kenrick (Ken). Loving sister of Andrea; Gilbert, Eric and Lynette (deceased); cousins, Yvonne Comma, Yvonne Sandy, Jean Alves (deceased), Cleo, Vilma, Michele, Simone, Sonny, Harold, Alphonse, Lorne and Ann Browne; and numerous God sons and God daughters, other relatives and friends.

Gemma Pilgrim nee Browne was born August 11, 1937 in Trinidad, West Indies, and was the first daughter of Raniel and Gabriella Browne (deceased). She came to New York in 1961 and lived at 763 Howard Avenue until she moved to Toronto, Ontario in 1966. Gemma was a fashion designer who worked many years in the industry in Toronto. Gemma then transition to being a teacher with the Toronto Catholic School Board. Gemma passion was singing at church and was a member of 3 church choirs.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke (between Kipling &; Islington Aves.) on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, 122 Rathburn Rd., Toronto, on Friday May 5, 2023, at 1 p.m. For those who wish, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation.