Wendy Margaret Gascoigne

October 29, 1944 - November 18, 2024

Wendy passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, in Winnipeg, at the age of 80.

Wendy was predeceased by her parents, Addie and Norman Vestdal, and will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Rodger, her children, Jacqueline and David, along with Richard, Tracy and Trevor, Georgia and Leo, Alicia and Reese.

Addie and Norman met in London, England, and were married in 1943. Wendy was born amidst the devastation from the bombs which had fallen upon Brighton, they came home to Winnipeg at war’s end. She attended Weston School, where she met her lifelong friend, Mavis. After her first marriage, Wendy raised her children while volunteering her time and fundraising for charities, then plying her trade as a hairstylist for almost forty years.

Wendy was an avid reader, a wonderful listener, and developed keen storytelling abilities conversing with clients who had the pleasure of sitting in her chair. Wendy also worked with Welcome Wagon, and in this capacity, along with some car trouble, she met Rodger. They were married in 1994, with the ceremony taking place at her good friend Jackie’s home.

Wendy became close with Rodger’s mother, Helen, and they shared much time together before her passing in 2010.

Jackie, Chris, Sherry, Shannon, Mavis, Janelle, Lisa, Carol, Mary, Manya, and Susan were frequently in Wendy’s thoughts as she recounted all the interesting things her friends and their families had accomplished.

Fiercely loyal, with a kind soul, and a sweetheart, Wendy will be missed.

Cremation has taken place. A private memorial will occur on December 1, 2024.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations to the Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation would be appreciated.

Branch & Pyre Cremation Care