Gwennith Neilsene Laura Nielsen With a heavy heart the family of Gwen Nielsen announced her passing peacefully on April 22, 2021 at the age of 78 years, with family at her side. Gwen was born on December 28, 1942 in Oakville, Ontario. Her greatest accomplishment was raising 4 children on her own and continued her education to become a hotel administration manager and an accountant. Shortly after Gwen and Bob moved to Caroline, AB. She was active in the community as Deputy Mayor and Councilor from 2008 to 2013. During the last few months, Gwen enjoyed her time as a volunteer with Meals on Wheels. Gwen’s happiest times were sewing quilts, outfits, and doll clothes for her children and grandkids over the years. Her other passions were crafts, knitting, reading and visiting with all her grandkids. She also enjoyed bowling, swimming, playing bingo when she could, even when she was travelling across country with Bob. Gwen is survived by her siblings; Judy (Ralph) Grice from Trenton, Ont, Peter Nielsen from Hamilton, Ont, Fred Nielsen from Milk River, AB, Eric Nielsen from Jarvis, Ont; children Arlene (nee Redsky) Brown, Barb (nee Redsky) Lindsay, Jesse Redsky; grandchildren Robert (Misty) Lindsay, Cory Lindsay, Kyle (Meagan) Saum, Chris Lindsay, Kayseas Redsky, Dakota Redsky; 11 great grandchildren and many friends that loved her dearly. She is predeased by her parents Alfred Peter Nielsen and Mary Ellen Varley; daughter Sandra Louise Redsky in 1979; her lifelong companion of 37 years Robert (Bob) Penner. Gwen will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Gwen will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Family would like to send a special thank you to Unit 31; Dr. Heathcoate, nurse Brenna, LPN Tanya, and HCA Jean at the Red Deer Regional Hospital for looking after our mom. A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to Canadian Diabetes Association or Alberta Heart & Stoke Foundation. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Sundre entrusted with arrangements. 403-638-4393 Condolences may be made or viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com THE VALUE OF A SMILE It cost nothing, but creates much It enriches happiness in the home, fosters goodwill in a business and is the countersign of friends. It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad and natures best antidote for trouble. Yet it connot be bought, begged, borrowed or stolen, for it is something that is no earthly good to anybody until it is seen and shared. None are so rich they can get along without it, and none so poor as not to afford it. And if sometimes I am too rushed or too tired to give you a smile, may I ask you to give me one of yours, for nobody needs a smile as much as those who have none to give. **** DID YOU KNOW THAT IT TAKES 72 MUSCLES TO FROWN AND ONLY 14 MUSCLES TO SMILE****