In Memory of

Lilian

Gent

Obituary for Lilian Gent

GENT: Lilian Mary- In her 95th year, after a life well lived and a brief illness, Lilian Mary Gent (nee Smith) passed away at home with her loved daughters by her side. She is survived by her brother Graham and her three “darling” daughters, Victoria Meszda and her husband Glen, their children Kara Gardiner (Chris), Alissa Wakaruk (Ben), Matthew (Lisa); Dianne Hedges and her husband Michael, their children Whitney, Ashleigh DePasquale (Travis); Elizabeth Biegel and her husband Gary, and their children Jessica Hebbi (Hamon) and Shaun (Jennifer). Great-grandchildren Jonah Gardiner, Autumn and Naomi Wakaruk, Alivia and Parker DePasquale, Oakley and Brixton Biegel. She will be deeply missed by her best friend of 61 years, Sheila Barnes, her husband Ken and their daughter Stephanie. Remembering her are her nieces and nephews Christine, Hillary, Heather Corfield, Michael, John, Felicity and William Hinks, Jane Fowler, Richard and Tim Smith, Julia, Phillipa, and Patrick Smith and numerous great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by beloved “durry”, Donald in April 2009, her mother and father, Johnetta and Reginald Smith, and siblings Daphne, Audrey, Sybil, Allenby and Bryan. She leaves behind friends in the Simcoe congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and congregations in Toronto, Alliston, Kingston. Lilian always made a point of keeping in touch with her many friends wherever they went throughout the years which was appreciated by all. Lilian left a legacy of hospitality, thoughtfulness, kindness, generosity and was known for speaking her mind, giving her opinion both when wanted and unwanted. She and Donald loved traveling and their travels took them all over Ontario, Halifax, to the Finger Lakes, Cape Cod, Florida, Jamaica, Britain, Europe, Egypt, Israel, and even to Cuba in her 89th year. Her strong faith and devotion to Jehovah God and applying Bible principles in life was instilled in her children and is an example to imitate. Her unshakeable belief in a resurrection was a comfort to her after Don died and her girls look forward to being reunited with them both very soon. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Burial & Cremation Services Inc., 361 Main Street, Port Dover (226) 290-9093. A Zoom memorial service will be arranged for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society (donate.jw.org) or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be left at www.serenityburialandcremation.com