In Memory of Gwendolyn Louise (Tapscott) Bradley
Passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024, in her 91st year, at the May Court Hospice. Gwen is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ross Bradley, their children Carol (Frank Charette), Heather (Michael Scrivens), Don (Jillian) and John (Linda), and by her grandchildren Alex Charette (Dana Price), Mark Charette, Nick Scrivens (Jacie DeHoop), Jake Scrivens, Sam Scrivens and her great-grandson Archer Charette.
Gwen was born in Edmonton AB, and adopted as an infant by Arley and Marie (Rempel) Tapscott. She lived in Penticton, then Victoria, where her parents had planned to retire, when in 1943 both were called to Ottawa to serve with the Army Censorship section of the Department of National Defence. Her father was a teacher by training and served in Baptist Churches as a teacher of Bible classes, and the family attended Fourth Avenue Baptist Church. Gwen grew up on both Hamilton and Rosemount Avenues in Hintonburg where she met her lifelong friend Ruth Knapp (Bennie). Both only children, they quickly bonded like sisters and shared a very special friendship. Together they attended Glebe Collegiate and Carleton University, both deciding to pursue teaching careers. It was at Carleton where Gwen met Ross, and their love story began. They married and immediately built their life in Navan. Gwen often said she was so happy to marry Ross as in doing so, she gained his extended family, the siblings and cousins she did not have growing up. Family meant everything to her. Gwen was predeceased by her brother-in-law Lorne Bradley and his wife Joyce and sister-in-law, Marilyn Sullivan.
Gwen was a woman of deep faith and will be remembered for her genuine kindness, her compassion, her patience, her quiet sense of humour and her generosity.
Gwen was an active member of the Anglican Church Women, a founder of the community Sunday School in Navan, an avid reader, a volunteer for the public library and an advocate for the Bookmobile making reading accessible to the outlying areas of Ottawa. She cherished community work with her dear friend, the late Mary Dashney. Gwen loved the theatre and regularly attended the National Arts Centre, Ottawa Little Theatre and Orpheus. Most recently, she will be best remembered as a proud grandmother and great-grandmother.
Her family is grateful for the caring staff at the exceptional May Court Hospice in her final days.
Family and friends are invited to a service of remembrance on August 19th, 2024 at 1:30pm with visitation starting at 12:00pm at Heritage Funeral Complex, 1250 Trim Road, Orleans, ON K4A3P7. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to May Court Hospice hospicecareottawa.ca or Cornerstone–Housing for Women cornerstonewomen.ca or St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Navan.
My deepest sympathy to Ross and family. Gwen was a quiet, gentle lady who I got to know through Marilyn. We would go to Russell and Navan Bazaars together. Rest in Peace Gwen.
Ross, Heather, Carol and John
So sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to all xo
Our sincere sympathies to all the Bradley family at this time of loss. Gwen was a lovely lady who gave so much to her family and her community. She will be lovingly remembered by many.
Thinking of you all as you mourn and celebrate such a wonderful lady. Condolences to all the Bradley family. Rest now Gwen and know you will be lovingly remembered.by many.
Thinking of you all in your time of loss and in your celebration of a beautiful life! Our deepest sympathies to the entire Bradley family.
Ross, John and family.
Wishing you comfort and remembering the kind spirit that was your wife and mom. Our deepest condolences.
John and Linda
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John’s mom. I remember meeting her at the Navan Curling Club. She was such a friendly woman and I know how important she was in your lives. It sounds like she lived a very full life. From that I know you will have many wonderful memories. Cherish them….
Muriel Rampersad
Our deepest sympathies to your family,
cherish the memories thinking of you during this time
Nooyen family
My sincere condolences to Ross,John ,Carol and Heather and all the grandchildren who all loved their Grandmother.
I had the privileged to be among them all for about a year and I have to say I have great memories of Gwen and Ross who I grew to love very much.
Many times Gwen would be happy to see Ross go for a walk with me so she could have peace and quiet. Lol.She was a very sweet and caring lady .
Rest in peace Gwen ❤️
Deepest Sympathies to Ross and the entire Family. What a wonderful life! gone but never forgotten.
Our deepest sympathies for your great loss of this beautiful Lady, her smile her gentleness and good words will be remembered forever. To Ross , you had found the rare pearl everyone looked for, but she had chosen the perfect match. Rip Gwen, Lise & Reynald Lafleur 🙏🙏
Our condolences John and Linda and the family may she rest in peace
Ross, Carol, Heather, Don and John,
Sending you all our heart felt condolences, thinking of you all as you mourn the loss of Gwen.
She was such a wonderful lady.
Yves and Diane Drouin xo
She is and was a great lady and teacher
Deepest sympathies to all the family in the loss of an incredible woman. I was blessed to have had Gwen as my Sunday school teacher.
My deepest condolences to Ross and John and all the Bradley family.. I met Mrs. Bradley at the Curling Club.. She was such a wonderful lady who always had a beautiful smile. May all your wonderful memories of her help get you all through this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathies to Ross & Bradley families .
She was such a wonderful person. So calm but with a great sense of humor and so kind to everyone and able to make everyone feel welcome. When I was growing up, Navan was my second home and Mrs Bradley, my second mom. What a wonderful long, happy life but I am sure it still feels like she is gone to soon. My deepest condolences to all the Bradley family.
What an interesting and beautiful life. My heartfelt sympathy to the Bradley family.
Our deepest sympathies to Ross and your family. She will live on in ours and memories.
I have far too many memories of my dear friend Gwen to list them all -our many, many years going to the Ottawa Little Theatre. One humorous memory that stays with me is accompanying her to drop off items at the Salvation Army. To be helpful to her, I took a couple of things from the car to add to the donation pile. It was only as she was leaving and looking for her purse that she discovered that I had “donated” her purse and Johnnie’s baby bag! She was able to retrieve them and still call me her friend. I will miss her terribly even though I haven’t been able to see her for some time. My love to Ross and the family.
Dear Carol and Ross and family,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of Gwen. She was a lovely person with quiet strength and spirit.
Karen Watson
Ross and family: Our condolences on the loss of such a special lady.
Wyatt, Cheryl and family
Ross and family, our deepest sympathies. May you all find comfort in the warmth of your caring family. Ross we will always remember and cherish our many lunch outings with you and Gwen.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to Ross, Carol, Heather, Don & John…. it’s been many years since I have seen any of your family but I have nothing but the fondest memories of the time I spent at your house….Gwen always made me feel so comfortable….I enjoyed the meals I shared with the family….I am forever grateful to her for introducing me to cauliflower & cheese sauce – I still to this day think of her when I make it!! …may your many happy memories bring you all some peace in your grief…rest well 🙏 💕 Wendy Eisan (Lamoureux)
Dear Bradley Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Don & Pat Lawlor
Our sincere sympathy Ross and Bradley family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ross, sorry for your loss. You enjoyed 67+ years.
May God bless you and comfort your family at this difficult time,,as you reflect on on the many wonderful times you had
Sorry to hear that she passed away God bless her soul RIP
Ross, we send our heart felt condolences to you, family and friends during this very sad time.
Condolences on the loss of your mom. She was a pillar of the community and always a smiling face at Navan events. She will be remembered for a life well lived
Dear John and the Bradley family,
On behalf of myself, Mirna the girls and mom, we’d like to extend our sincere condolences for the passing of your mom! May she rests in peace!!
Ross and Family:
Thinking of you and sending my deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.
Gwen was one of the first women to welcome me to St. Mary’s and invite me to join the ACW. I always admired her dedication to her family, her welcoming smile and her quiet humour.