Gwendolyn Laura Skanes (March 19, 1918 … May 6, 2013) Corner Brook, NL Passed peacefully away at the Corner Brook Long Term Care on Monday, May 6th,, 2013 at the age of 95 years. Gwen will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews: David Osmond (Maxine), Halifax, NS, Brenda Bray , Waterdown, ON, Allan Skanes (Dianne), Corner Brook, Derek Osmond (Valentyna Lupashko), Ireland, Beverley Skanes (David McLennon), St. John’s, Margaret Wilson, St. John’s, Elizabeth Skanes (Kent Jingfors), St. John’s. She will also be sadly missed by sister-in-law, Jean Skanes, and Roberta Skanes, wife of Brian Skanes (deceased), Corner Brook. She was predeceased by her parents, Reginald and Edith, sisters Diana Osmond (Jack), Mary Skanes, Jean Skanes, brother, Eric Skanes and nephew Brian Skanes. The family would like to thank the staff of the Corner Brook Long Term Care for the loving care given to Gwen. Visitation will take place from Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 9th at 2:00 p.m. from The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Main Street with Dean Baxter Park officiating. The interment will follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation can be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.