With her family by her side and surrounded with love, Gladys Elizabeth (Howe) Jardine, the love of Winson’s life, a deeply loved mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and beautiful memories.

Gladys is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Winson Jardine, and her children Nancy Russell (Bruce), Karen Hachey (Benny), Donald Jardine (Tina) and Twila Carter (Jeff).

She is also survived by grandchildren Brad (Melissa), Natalie (Archie), Caitlyn (Justin), Micaela, Matthew (Shelby), Thomas, Emily, Dylan (Patricia), Kyren, Sidney and Reno. She also has ten great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren.

Her surviving siblings include Mary Silliker (Coburn, deceased), Elvina Sobey (Jack), Doris Donovan (Gary, deceased), Sheila Wood (Hal, deceased), Leola Chiasson (Roger) and Leah Howe. She was predeceased by her parents Hector and Rita (Cyr) Howe and Winson’s parents Lorne and Isabell (Lumsden) Jardine. She was also predeceased by siblings Hector, James, Evelyn, Joy, and Willie John.

She was the heart of our family, the one who made every person feel special, cared for, and deeply loved.

Mom’s faith was her foundation. She lived her life with a quiet strength, showing us the power of kindness, patience, and trust in God. Her faith carried her through life’s joys and challenges, and she passed that gift on to her children and grandchildren, not so much through words, but by the way she lived every day.

She had a gift for making home a place of warmth and welcome. The smell of fresh bread in the oven, pies cooling on the counter, or a family meal lovingly prepared—those are the memories that remind us how much she loved through her cooking and baking. For her, food was never just food—it was comfort, tradition, and a way to bring people together. Mom and Dad’s home was not just a safe haven for their kids but they also welcomed many other family members and friends in whether it be for a short or an extended stay. We were so blessed to be raised in that atmosphere. 

One of Mom’s joys was being in the garden with Dad. Side by side, they planted, tended, and watched things grow. Their garden wasn’t just about vegetables—it was a reflection of their life together: rooted in love, nurtured with care, and flourishing through the years. 

She adored her grandchildren, and they held a very special place in her heart—and she in theirs. Each of them knew how deeply they were loved by her, and the bond they shared will remain unbroken. Her role as “Grammie” was one of her greatest blessings, and her love will live on in their lives forever.

She was more than a mother to us—she was our safe place, our encourager, and our closest friend. Her laughter could brighten even the hardest day, and her hugs could ease any worry. She gave us wisdom when we needed it, strength when we lacked it, and love every single day of her life.

Though our hearts are broken, we are so grateful for the years we shared with her. We will carry her faith, her love, and her warmth with us always, honoring her by living out the lessons she taught us and cherishing the traditions she began.

Mom thought the world of her doctor, Dr. Evan Slaney, as we all do, and his care and caring were extraordinary. The wonderful nurses on the palliative unit gave such good care and were so kind to our mom and wife in her final days. Your gentle words, compassion, and the way you treated her with such dignity meant so much to us. You not only cared for her but you supported us as a family, and we will always be grateful.

The family will receive visitors at Jardine Funeral Home on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 1-3 & 6-8pm. Funeral service will be held at the Boom Road Pentecostal Church on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 11 o’clock with Rev. Jody Holmes officiating. Interment will follow in the Maple Glen Cemetery.  

In memory of Gladys, donations can be made out to the Village of Hope or the Maple Glen Cemetery. Messages of condolence can be sent through the funeral home website: www.miramichifunerals.ca

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Jardine Funeral Home & Crematorium, 597 Old King George Highway, Miramichi, NB. Telephone: 506-622-3600 or 506-622-7464.