It is with great sadness that the family of the late Gladys Hancock of Forteau announce her passing on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 at the Palliative Care Unit in Forteau, at the age of 71 years. Leaving to mourn with loving memories, husband James Hancock; children: Sharon Keough (Roger), John (Paula), Wanda Russell (Charlie), James Jr. (Lillian), Doreen (Tony Flynn), and Myles (Gail); 15 grandchildren: Sheldon, Ian, Lance, Loucas, Michael, Michelle, Zackery, Shanda, Cortez, Melissa, Scott, Johnathon, Natasha, and Trevor; two great-grandchildren: Sophie and Kendrick, as well as a large circle of other family and friends. She was predeceased by her grandson Stephan, parents Stanley and Minnie Ryland, brother Fred and sister Meta. Visitors were received at the English Point Gospel Hall on Wednesday and Thursday from where the funeral service took place on Friday, June 24th at 2:00 p.m. with Mr. Edward Barney officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery in Forteau. As expressions of sympathy no flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Janeway Hospital. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, L’Anse au Loup.