GLORIA ROBERTA BLANSHARD

Gloria Roberta Blanshard (nee Preston) passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband, Barrie Blanshard, and her sister, Lorraine Anderson. Born on July 12, 1932, to Violet (nee Kimber) and Robert Preston, Gloria is survived by her five children, Jamie (Roger), Blair (Mike), Joni (Rick), Barrie (Elaine), and Bryan (Stacy); her nine grandchildren; and her five great-grandchildren. Gloria was born and raised in Toronto's west end, where she spent the majority of her life. Private services will be held.