O'DRISCOLL: Gertrude O'Driscoll: August 13, 1931 - December 4, 2013. In loving memory of Gertrude Marie O'Driscoll who was born August 13, 1931 on the Graw Farm at Garden Prairie District to Joseph and Clara Graw. She had one sister, Liz and two brothers, Otto and Rudolph. She attended the Garden Prairie School. She married Thomas O'Driscoll May 6, 1952. Like many women of her era, life was not easy. In 11 years she had 9 children. Gertrude was a young mother and wife and at one point she had six children under the age of six with two sets of twins. Gertrude was a very hard worker on the farm caring for her children, husband, brother-in-law, Pete and doing the chores as well. Gertrude was an awesome cook and baker. We all remember the long table at the farm. Many happy meals were shared around it and nobody left the table hungry. She was an active member of the C.W.L. for 62 years. In 1984 Gertrude and Thomas moved to Battleford to retire. In town she became the BLOCK Grandma to all!! She had more time for favourite hobbies and flower gardens. Thomas passed away in the fall of 1998. A few years after Thomas's passing, Gertrude moved in with her daughter Eileen, for a short time. Then moved to Meadow Sweet Manor. From there she moved to her daughter Bernadette's until her passing, December 4, 2013. Gertrude's family has grown to include 9 children, 19 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren and with all their significant others we total 69. Gertrude is survived by her loving children: Kevin (Louise) O'Driscoll, Arnold (Myrna) O'Driscoll, Bernadette (Lyle) Leslie, Patricia (Kelly) Rhodes, Marilyn O'Driscoll, Micheal (Kim) O'Driscoll, Brendan (Bev) O'Driscoll, Eileen (Brian) Znack, Thomas O'Driscoll; Grandchildren: Devin (Crystal) O'Driscoll, Kathryn (Dave) Ternier, Charlene (Josh) Prochner, Jason (Lesley) O'Driscoll, Tamille (Shaun) Schuler, Ames Leslie (Deanna), Cristle Jasken, Blaine Jasken, Jenel (Yannick) Larocque, Shaun O'Driscoll (Kendra), Ryan O'Driscoll (Nyna), Kristin Porter (Luke), Riley O'Driscoll (Nicole), Stephanie (Chris) Garland, Shawna O'Driscoll (Teo), Aaron O'Driscoll, Kyle (Deanna) Alm, Ren Alm, Allie Alm (Craig); 20 Great-Grandchildren; Sisters-in-law: Hilda Graw & Rose Graw; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Thomas; Great-Granddaughter, Anna Schuler; Parents: Joseph & Clara Graw; Brothers: Otto Graw & Rudolph Graw; Sister, Liz Hauk; Brothers-in-law, Peter O'Driscoll, Father Pat O'Driscoll, Father Denis O'Driscoll, Carl Weinberger, Father Micheal O'Driscoll. Vigil of Prayer was held Monday, December 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. with Wilbert Basler, Presider and Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Greg Elder, Celebrant; both Services from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK. The Cross Bearer was Charlene Prochner and Eulogists were Ames Leslie and Shawna O'Driscoll. Liturgy Of The Word was shared by 1st Reading - Cristle Jasken: Responsorial Psalm - The Choir; 2nd Reading - Kathryn Ternier: Gospel - Fr. Greg Elder; Prayer Of The Faithful - Ryan O'Driscoll, Stephanie Garland, Riley O'Driscoll and Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Offertory Gifts - Kristin Porter, Allie Alm and Great-Grandchildren. The Music Ministry was by Director & Pianist - Cathy Swerid and St. Vital Parish Choir. The Honour Guard was present with St. Vital Catholic Womens League; Honourary Pallbearers were "All Those Who Shared in Gertrude's Life" and Active Pallbearers were Jason O'Driscoll, Ames Leslie, Shaun O'Driscoll, Devin O'Driscoll, Kyle Alm & Aaron O'Driscoll. Memorials are requested to Alzheimer Society, 301 - 2550- 12th Ave., Regina, SK. S4P 3X1 or to the Donor's Choice. Interment took place at Cando Cemetery, Cando, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306)446-4200. Cards of Thanks The family of Gertrude O'Driscoll would like to thank their family, friends, and Communities for the support they have received during this difficult time. Thank-you for all of your prayers, masses, donations, cards, visits, food, flowers, and phone calls. Your kindness and generosity has been overwhelming. Words cannot express how much everyone's gestures mean to us. A special thank-you to all who participated in the Vigil of Prayer Service and Mass of Christian Burial. We appreciate everything that you have done for the family. Thank-you to The Battlefords Funeral Service who were entrusted with arrangements for Gertrude's burial. Thank-you to Robert MacKay for your supporting and caring for the family. The Families of the late Gertrude O'Driscoll
