The Curling world lost one of its biggest fans.
Glenda, of Leduc, Alberta, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family, just short of her 74th birthday.
Glenda will be lovingly remembered by; daughter Christina (Stephen) Andersen; son Warren (Amy) Kraft; grandchildren; Christian and Kianna Andersen; brothers Donald (Roberta) Breakwell; David (Debbie) Breakwell; Dennis (Lynn) Breakwell as well as numerous relatives and friends.
Glenda was predeceased by her loving husband of 37 years, Gus, and her parents Don and Lilian Breakwell. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many.
Glenda was born in Edmonton on September 14, 1950. Her family moved to Calgary in 1958 and returned to Edmonton in 1965. While attending Harry Ainley High School, Glenda met her future husband Gus, and the two were married on April 4, 1970. They raised their family in Edmonton, Rainbow Lake, Leduc and Calgary. Glenda moved back to Leduc shortly after the passing of her husband.
While in Calgary, Glenda and Gus took up curling which stirred her passion in the sport. As an avid skip, she coached the skills of the game to those with disabilities, the Alberta’s Junior Boys’ and Girls’ teams and started a youth program called “The Little Rockers.” Glenda volunteered as a line and scoring judge at many men and women’s curling bonspiels, as well as University and at wheelchair curling events.
Glenda, with her friend Milly, went as fans to many briers and international curling bonspiels in North America and she never missed any curling coverage on television.
Cremation has occurred in accordance with Glenda’s wishes and a celebration of life will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Glenda’s name to the Breast Cancer Canada organization (breastcancerprogress.ca) or the Grey Nuns Community Hospital (covenanthealth.ca and click the link for Grey Nuns).
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