Gauci

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Chrissann Gauci. Born Christina Ann MacDonald in 1946 in Glasgow, Scotland, Chrissann passed away peacefully at Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody with her family by her side.

Chrissann was a beloved wife, mother, granny, sister and aunt. She leaves behind husband Charles Gauci, daughter Joanne Gauci (Michael Braun), grandchildren Lola and Callum – in Canada – and sister Catherine Burgess (Ian Burgess), and brother David MacDonald in Stornoway, Scotland, as well as many nieces and nephews who were dear to her.

Chrissann was predeceased by her parents Catherine and Murdo MacDonald, sister Jean (Jane) Maciver, brothers Hector, Peter and Donald, precious aunts and uncles, maternal grandparents D.K. MacDonald from Ballantrushal and Christina Ann Maclean from Doune Carloway, and paternal grandparents Alexander MacDonald and Catherine MacDonald (née Maclennan) from Tolsta Chaolais.

Chrissann was raised in Knightswood, Glasgow, but she had the fondest memories of summers spent in Tolsta Chaolais and Doune Carloway on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Chrissann graduated from Woodside Academy and shortly after traveled to Canada where she met Charles in Toronto. After getting married, Charles and Chrissann eventually moved west to Vancouver and raised their daughter in Coquitlam, BC.

Her love for her grandkids, her homeland, and her cherished family in Scotland is what brought Chrissann the most joy in her life. She will forever be remembered as a doting and loving granny to Callum and Lola, and her ashes will be laid to rest beside her mother in Scotland. A memorial service will be held at the Inlet United Church, 2315 Spring Street in Port Moody, on Monday, November 25 at 10:30 am. A service for friends and family in Scotland will be held on December 4 at the Stornoway Free Church Seminary.

The family extends their deepest appreciation and thanks to the wonderful staff and volunteers at Crossroads Hospice for their loving care of Chrissann in her final months. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chrissann’s name to Crossroads Hospice.