Howard, Gertrude Marcellina "Gertie" Peacefully at the Perth Community Care Centre, Perth on Monday November 18th, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Gertrude was predeceased by her husband John Ellard Howard. She was the cherished mother of Patricia Ennis (Steve Wuerth), Heather (Alan) Hughes, John (Evelyn), Linda (Brian) Ohlman, Lore (Alfie) Buffam, Mike, Jennifer (Steve) Irlen and the late Nancy Marie who passed away in infancy. She was the loved and respected grandmother of Sean, Ryan and Martin, Kristina, Stacie and Matthew, Bradley and Stephanie, Jessica, Rebecca and Jake, John Paul, Danny and Melanie and great grandmother of Logan and Calla, Cameron, Jade and Jasper, Thomas, Bryson and Quinten. Gertude is survived by two brothers and two sisters, predeceased by two brothers and a sister; she will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth on Thursday November 21st, 2013 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John's Church, Perth Friday at 10:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Interment will take place in Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior at 1:30 P.M. In remembrance, contributions to either the Diabetic Society, Canadian Cancer Society, Parkinson Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.