Gail Heather Pearson (nee Culley) (June 7, 1948 — Apr 11, 2025)

It is with profound sadness that we share the news that Gail has passed after a courageous battle with cancer. Gail was born on June 7, 1948, in Kingston, Ontario, to Orville and Margaret Culley. A city girl to her core, Gail was raised in North Toronto with her older sister and best friend, Carol Richardson. Gail was a star athlete and an excellent (and chatty) student, graduating nursing school at the Hospital for Sick Children at the top of her class. But what defines Gail's life is the extraordinary way that she connected with and loved people - as a nurse, a friend, a wife, a mom, and a nana. Gail's warmth, her wit, her charm, her sage advice, her laugh, and her legendary hugs will always be remembered by all of us who were lucky enough to be loved by her. Gail was loved beyond measure by her husband and rock of 55 years, Ron, and her kids, Shane (Sue), Jo (Matt), and Chris (Jackie). She was adored by her eight grandchildren—Kyle, Russell, Abby, Tyler, Brooke, Lucas, Ben, and Izzy. You were her greatest joy, and she loved you all MORE! Gail will also be deeply missed by her wide circle of beautiful friends from her West Hill neighbourhood, Kahshe Lake, the '69 nurses from the HSC, her beauties in Washago, Unionville, and St. Clements, as well as her wiener women and a special few she considered family. We will have a celebration of Gail's life on Saturday, June 7, with details to follow. If you would like to make a memorial donation in Gail's name, please consider the Hospital for Sick Children, a special place that Gail held close to her heart. You can donate online at www.sickkidsfoundation.com or at (416) 813-6166. Safe home to the centre of our world.