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GLOE ELIZABETH CORMIE
Date of Passing: Jul 14, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGLOE ELIZABETH CORMIE Prayer from the Heart Simplicity, faith & wonder, the Suchness of this Birth and its mystery. Death & its mystery Spacious mandalas of God Of wisdom; of love. Let these move through all beings in beauty & truth. ~Gloe Cormie Gloe passed on July 14, 2015. Born in Winnipeg, she was a graduate of the University of Manitoba. Gloe was a writer, poet, artist and educator. Her lifelong practise of poetry, writing and the visual arts leaves a legacy that will be forever cherished and loved. Her book of poetry titled, Sea Salt, Red Oven Mitts and the Blues, was a finalist for several awards. Her work is represented in many journals and anthologies in Canada and the USA. She has read her work in a number of cities, including Vancouver, Toronto, Chicago, New York and Seoul. Gloe completed a manuscript of ghazal poems, titled, Whirling Dervish Footwork. Her poem, Direction Ghazal, was chosen as a winner for Winnipeg's Poetry in Motion in 2008. Her most recent project was a memoir that includes poems and visual art. Its working title is The Dog God Journey, working through a life-threatening situation. In addition to poetry she has published fiction and non-fiction, participated in art shows and performed as a story teller. Gloe was active in the Manitoba writing community, serving on the board of the Manitoba Writers' Guild for a number of years. Gloe devoted time to painting with watercolours and pastels. Gloe enjoyed reading, music and going to the opera with Jon. She loved the outdoors and spent much time walking with her friends and driving and exploring the countryside, especially Gimli, with her partner Jon. Gloe and Jon spent many hours searching for deer, rabbits and foxes in Assiniboine Park. She loved flowers. Planting and tending to the flower bed was one of her favourite activities. Gloe loved to travel. In addition to exploring much of Canada and the USA, she visited numerous countries across Europe as well as travelling to Africa and Asia. She loved her cats and will be missed by Sparkles and Sami, who gave her such strength. Gloe will be deeply missed by Jon, her partner of 34 years; her sister, Suzanne; and other relatives and friends. Gloe was a beautiful life force. She had a kind heart and a generous spirit. We love her. She will always be in our hearts. Prayers will be held on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Mosaic Funeral Chapel, 1839 Inkster Blvd., Winnipeg, MB. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Avenue Winnipeg, MB. Burial will be at Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Cemetery in St. Norbert following the mass. A reception will follow the interment in the Holy Rosary Church hall. For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca 1839 Inkster Blvd. 1006 Nairn Ave. 204-275-5555
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 18, 2015
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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I was planning on going to the Funeral Mass Tuesday morning, but it will not be possible. I want to renew my condolences and the assurance of my prayers for the repose of our friend Gloe in the eternal bliss, and for the comofort of her faithful friend and Partner Jon. May she glow with all the Beauty that she will be able to appreciate,with her many talents. God bless. Fr. Noel - Posted by: Noël Delaquis (friend) on: Jul 20, 2015
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“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. From an Irish headstone” Very sorry for your loss - welcome & trust your wonderful memories. Eternal rest for her soul. Marta - Posted by: Marta Romaniak-Dlugosh (IHMS & SMA Friend ) on: Jul 20, 2015
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Our deepest sympathy. God bless. - Posted by: Kurtis and Benie (co worker) on: Jul 18, 2015
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Gloe was a fine poet who never reached her full potential, in part because of her many other interests. She was a regular visitor of mine during the year I was writer-in-residence in Winnipeg in the mid-90s, when she was just starting to come into her own as a poet, and we remained in contact after that, seeing each other from time to time. She had a purity of spirit and love of life much to be admired. I'll miss her. - Posted by: Dave Margoshes (friend) on: Jul 18, 2015
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Gloe was very special -- so full of life, so creative and generous. It was her way to be by giving gifts of joy, kind gestures, and very touching and beautiful poems. I'm glad she found me back in 2006 after almost two decades of not being in touch. Out brief encounters in New York and Seattle will be carved in my memory forever. My deepest sympathy goes to you, Jon, with many thanks for being there for her whenever she needed support and kind words. - Posted by: Maria Rewakowicz (Friend) on: Jul 18, 2015
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I will always remember Gloe, and although I have not seen her for the past several years I have continued to admire her creativity that was shown even as a child. I will never forget when I first visited her home and saw the walls she had created in her bedrooom! She was truly unique, and I have admired her all of these years, often wondering what creative endeavours she has accomplished. Suzanne, I am so very sorry for your loss! I know that Gloe was your only sibling, and I cannot even imagine how you are suffering. I truly value the friendship we had as children, have often thought about you and wished we were still in contact. My heart is with you at this difficult time. Jon, I have never met you, but I am grateful to know that you have been such a positive part of Gloe's life for the past several years. I am so very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Helen Coish (nee: Brekelmans) (previous neighbour and friend) on: Jul 18, 2015
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"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." -Helen Keller I wish I would of had the chance to meet Gloe and to have had both of you out to the farm. She would have loved to have seen our fox family and all our other farm critters. My thought are with you Jon. - Posted by: Donna Boiteau (Co-worker of Jon) on: Jul 17, 2015
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My sympathy and condolences to Gloe's loved ones. - Posted by: Pat Sanders () on: Jul 17, 2015
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