Gwen Houlihan's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2025 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Gwen Houlihan

January 20, 1923 - April 3, 2025 (102 years old)

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Gwen Houlihan's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2025 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
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Gwen Houlihan

January 20, 1923 - April 3, 2025 (102 years old)

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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Gwen Houlihan Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Gwen Houlihan of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Gwen left this world on April 3, 2025 at the age of 102, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gwen Houlihan to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Brackett and Ann Brackett (Gorman); her husband Bill; and her siblings, Marie, Helen, Bill, Frank, Pat, Johnny, Carl, Infant Carl and Bobby.

She is survived by: her daughters, Lee (Peter Perry), Patty (Art Parsons) and Kerry (Kelvin Latham); her grandchildren, Lesley Latham (Richard Liu), Scott Latham (Michelle Ash), Kate Latham (Adam Bird) and Ian Parsons (Sameer Kanuga); and her great grandchildren, Margot, William Liu and Bridget Bird. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Atlantic Funeral Home (771 Main St, Dartmouth, NS B2W3T9).

Donations may be made to Souls Harbour Rescue Mission or the SPCA.



Sat

Apr 19

Funeral service

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Atlantic Funeral Home
771 Main St, Dartmouth, NS B2W3T9

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April 8, 2025

Mary Anne MacPhee wrote a sympathy message

“I’m heartbroken over the passing of Gwen—a truly beautiful soul who touched so many lives with her warmth, caring and compassion. Gwen had a way of making everyone feel seen, heard, and loved. I’ll carry her memory with me always, grateful for every moment, every conversation, and every laugh we shared. My heart goes out to everyone who loved her—we were all lucky to know her. Always in my heart, Mary Anne MacPhee”


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