GERMAIN, Gloria Germain, Obituary

GERMAIN, Gloria  – (Also known as Gloria White)  Gloria passed away peacefully on December 27, 2015 at her Victoria home surrounded by family and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents William and Grace Germain and her brother Ronald Germain of Victoria.

Her brother Brent Germain of London, ON, would like to express his gratitude to the extended Germain/Strong family in Victoria who lovingly dedicated their time to Gloria’s personal and medical care during her brave battle with cancer.

Gloria was a producer/director for CBC in Winnipeg, Edmonton and Toronto during the 1960s and 1970s when it was atypical for women to hold such positions.

As part of CBC’s children’s department she produced and directed the sitcom Toby (’68-’69), The Marbles (’69-’70), Mr. Dressup (’70-’73) and Canadian segments of Sesame Street (’73-’75).

As well, she produced and directed a number of after-school specials for kids such as Bodeo Bear, Kap-Sung Ferris and Gypsy George.

Donations can be made to Victoria Hospice or the Victoria Humane Society.

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