Gaile Rubena Brockman, 78, of Little Britain, passed away on December 18, 2021 at Ross Memorial Hospital. Loving wife of Bob, mother of Lyle and Gerry (Patty), and grandmother to Peter, Victoria, and Jack. Predeceased by her dear parents, Ruth and Ben, her brother Norris; survived by her sister, Wendy. She loved her extended family, including the many nieces and nephews, and the cousins, who were like sisters to her.

Gaile was born and raised in Oshawa, where she met and married Bob. They settled in Ajax, where they raised their sons and built their life. They retired to Lake Scugog, escaping to Orlando each year for the winter.

From being a lifeguard at Camp Samac (where she caught the eye of young Bob), to managing Payroll at the Town of Ajax, and retiring as an Executive Assistant at TD Canada Trust, she pursued a full life of work.

Gaile was an extrovert. She relished her friendships and acquaintances. She enjoyed people, and was kind and welcoming to all. Gaile was an avid curler at the Annandale Golf & Curling Club, an elite-level Baseball Mom, and a competitive domino player. She enjoyed her social activities at the Hidden Valley park where she was able to reunite with her fellow Snowbirds. Like her father, she threw herself into golf after retirement, both playing and helping run the lady’s league. She loved hosting dinners, and no one ever left the table hungry. Nobody could overcook a roast beef like Gaile…it worked because Bob preferred it that way. She loved throwing celebrations, trying to bring together friends and family through BBQs and open houses every year.

A memorial service will be held for Gaile in the spring. To celebrate her life, a gathering of all that loved her would be warranted. Unfortunately, the threat of Covid transmission will prevent us from doing that in the near term. The family appreciates all your hopes and prayers in this time.

Gaile was a long term survivor of breast cancer. If desired, Memorial contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.