Passed on November 13, 2025 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Loving wife of John Bate for over 20 years. Beloved mother to Mike (Marry) Glass. Much loved step-mother to Jan (Jim) Cameron, Jeff (Annette) Bate, Todd (Debbie) Bate, and Scott (Susan) Bate. Devoted grandmother to Maddison (Luke Dufty), and Marshall Glass. Adored Step-grandmother to Jarrett (Lisa), Mark (Lissa), Tim (Megan), Brianna, Jenna (Camal), Nick, Taylor, Cory, and Justin. Dear sister to Shirley Severn (The late Dennis) and Brenda Goode, pre-deceased by Alan (Carol) Farrow. Daughter of the late Harry & Leona Farrow. Gwen will be missed deeply by her many friends from numerous clubs and by her many clients. Remembered fondly by all who knew her.
In keeping with Gwen’s love of animals, memorial donations may be made to your local animal shelter or the Durham Humane Society https://www.hsdr.org/donations
