In Loving Memory of Jocelyn Ann Gates
May 19, 1973 – June 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jocelyn Ann Gates.
Jocelyn will be forever remembered for her vibrant smile and contagious laugh. She brought warmth, joy, and light to every room, and her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
She is lovingly survived by her daughter Kassidy Gates and son Dawson Gates. Jocelyn also leaves behind her parents, Hugh and Ingrid Middleditch, her sister Cindy (Reid) Henriksen, her nephews Gavin and Conor Henriksen and numerous extended family and dear friends.
Jocelyn’s love for her family, her infectious energy, and the kindness she extended to others will never be forgotten.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
It is with a very heavy heart that I am writing this message. I’m very sad to hear of Joce’s passing. My sincere condolences to all her family and friends. We will all miss her dearly.
May God Bless Her soul and let her Rest in Eternal Peace.
I know the family will support each other though this difficult time and my prayers are for you all to stay strong in your faith .
God Bless .
Rest in Peace my dear Joce.
Dear Hugh, Ingrid, Cindy and family.
I was heartbroken to hear of Joce’s passing. We shared good memories working together at the shop—she was always kind, funny, and full of life. Even though it’s been many years, those moments have stayed with me. Sending you all love, and heartfelt condolences to the whole family during this incredibly difficult time.
Hugh Ingrid and Cindy,
It took a long time for me to try and come up with words of comfort, and I just cant. Watching Joce and Cindy grow up at the dogshows was a joy. Joce’s infectious smile and laugh was evident even back when she was the age of nine.
For every person that Joce met, she left an incredible impression no matter how brief the meeting was. True compliments to her parental upbringing. We will all miss Jocey, and our hearts go out to her family. It was an honor to know such an incredible lady. The skies just got a bit brighter at night with the newest
star added -Sendiing our love and Sympathy – Shannon, Fred and Alana
My dear soul sister has moved to the other side. As soon as we met at work we clicked, laughed and had some great conversations. Jocelyn, you were a kind, deeply loving soul. One in a million. We were connected in spirit. I thank those who reached out to let me know.
No words simply sad. RIP Joce
Joce was one of a kind and her smile was infectious! Grateful to have known her. Hugs and care to all during this difficult time.
It was a joy to work with Jocelyn. She had a good heart and great sense of humor. Her presence will be missed by us all.
Hugh, Ingrid and Cindy:
It’s impossible to express in words our sadness upon learning of your loss. Our memories and love for Joce will be forever in our hearts. Her beautiful smile and personality will never be forgotten. We can’t imagine the pain and heartbreak you’ve been going through. We hope you can find comfort during this dark time.
All our love,
Laurence and Suzie Riel
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I had the pleasure of working with Jocelyn and becoming friends.
Her bubbly personality, laugh and her big heart will be dearly missed. Heaven has found the best person to become their newest angel.
Truly a beautiful and wonderful soul!
I’m saddened to hear this & am sorry for all family and friends for your loss.
Jocelyn made everyone who knew her a better person , engaging her beautiful smile and loving hilarious personality.
She always and forever holds a piece of my heart , along with all who knew her .
My heartfelt condolences go out to the whole family for your loss. Growing up with Joce was an absolute pleasure and I enjoyed her company immensely. Her big smile could light up any room and she always made you feel loved and welcome. She had a huge heart and I feel so grateful that even though I moved to Ontario shortly after high school, we still managed to reconnect and keep in touch over the years. My heart is so sad that the world has lost her . My love and thoughts are with all of the family. ??
Hugh, Ingrid, Cindy and family. It was an honour to have known Joce as a young child, a teenager and an adult. Her big, warm smile and happy demeanour was a constant in her life. She always made you feel welcomed and appreciated.
We will keep her always in our hearts.
Joan and Wayne