Obituary of Gladys Doreen Nesbit

Gladys (Reid) Nesbit of Seaforth, formerly of St Marys and long time resident of Kirkton passed away peacefully at the Seaforth Community Hospital to be with her Lord and Saviour on May 1, 2026 at the age of 91. Reunited with her beloved husband, the late David Nesbit (August 8, 2025).

Loving mother of Phyllis (Ross) Chisholm and Russell (Lori) Nesbit. Proud grandma of Jennifer, Brett (Tanya), Nicole (Simon), Rachel (Andrew), Melissa (Jacob), Scott and Evan. Special Great Grandma to Briar. Dear sister of Evelyn Bradley and sister- in- law of Alice (Robert) Moore, Mary (Ron) Buchanan, John (Ann) Nesbit and Robert (Kim) Nesbit. Predeceased by her brother Russell and sisters Marion Robb and Isla McGuire and brothers-in-law Lovell McGuire and James Bradley, John Buchanan and sister-in law Anne Buchanan. Gladys will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and extended family members and friends.

Gladys was raised on Maple Lea Dairy Farm near Reid’s Corners in Bruce County. Her parents, Lorne and Olive Reid instilled the values of hard work, respect, kindness and integrity that guided Gladys and her siblings throughout their lives.

Gladys began her professional working career as a registered nurses assistant, working in the Wingham and St Marys Hospitals. Later Gladys and David together would be the proud owners of Nesbit Electric where her organizational and managerial skills would ensure the smooth day to day operations of the business. Gladys was a woman of deep faith, who loved her family wholeheartedly and gave selflessly and generously of herself to others.

A special thank your to both Dr Lauren Hayward and Dr Sarah Donaldson, as well as the nursing staff at Seaforth Community and St Marys Memorial Hospital for the care and compassion shown to Gladys. A heart felt thank you to the staff and community of Maplewood Manor Seaforth for making her feel right at home during her short time there. And to the close knit community of the Church Street Apartments in St Marys, your kindness, thoughtfulness, love and care shown to Glady is greatly appreciated and did not go unnoticed. We are forever grateful.

Family and friends are invited to the KIRKTON WOODHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE, 70497 Rd 164, Kirkton, on Thursday, May 7th, 2026 for visiting from noon until the time of the Funeral Service at 1 pm. Burial in Kirkton Union Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Kirkton Woodham Community Centre.

Memorial donations can be made to the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation or the St Marys Healthcare Foundation.