GAY RAGAN

1918 - 2012

Gabrielle Marie-Jeanne Ragan (nee Massey), beloved wife of the late Daniel Ragan, passed away in Taber on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the age of 93 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 5:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Vincent TuanHa Celebrant. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
She is survived by her children George (Sharon) Ragan of Magrath and children Aaron, Shawn and Jason; Danny Ragan of Australia and children Herman, Susana (Luke), Brendan and their mother Leonor; Brent (Gloria) Ragan of Calgary and children Adam and Nolan; Brenda (John) Wilkinson of Australia; son-in-law Alan Gorbich (Elaine) of Creston and his children Patrick (Veronica) and Danette (Rich). She is also survived by two great grandchildren Jared and Dana Gorbich; sisters in-law Ann Massey of Brooks, Mary Ragan of Penticton and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Daniel Ragan and daughter Diane Gorbich; sister Yvette Massey; brothers Roland, Marcel and Navarre Massey; two sisters-in-law Mary Massey and Ollie Massey.
Gay was born October 28, 1918 in Chinook, Alberta to Eugenie (nee Coderre) and Joseph Massey. She married Daniel Ragan while residing in Rainier and continued living there for a number of years before settling in Taber. She spent twenty five years as a school teacher. During her career, she taught in Rainier, Scandia and Taber.
Gay enjoyed painting, weaving, crocheting, knitting and gardening. She was a member of the Catholic Women's league, the Royal Canadian Legion and numerous other organizations.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Gay’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #204, 2323 - 32 Avenue N.E. Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z3.