Gayle Bogart

Gayle Janette Bogart of Southwold passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 72, while surrounded by her loving family at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. She was the dearly loved wife of 48 years of Allan Bogart and proud mother of Alana Bogart of New Zealand and Andrew Bogart of New Market. Gayle was also a dear sister of Roberta Gillard (Tim), Becki Gillard (Terry), Lynn Lanning, Wanda Swance (Evan), and sister-in-law of Deanna Cole, Maxine Lampman, and Gordon Bogart (Janette). She is fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Born on December 6, 1953, in St. Thomas, Gayle was the daughter of the late Marjorie and Donald Lanning. She was the manager of Ag Employment in Aylmer and the field service representative with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture until her retirement. Gayle was a former Southwold Township council member, a Shedden-Fingal Optimist member, a former 4 H Club leader, and a member of the Union United Church. She cared for her family and her community throughout her life. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, July 4, at 1:30 p.m. at the Shedden Keystone Complex, 35291 Talbot Line, Shedden. Visitation will take place one hour prior from 12:30-service time. Cremation has taken place, with private interment at Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Union United Church in Gayle's memory. McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.