Gladys Laurene Staples
May 30, 2026
STAPLES, Gladys Laurene – Passed away peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in her 100th year.
Beloved wife of the late Robert Staples (2019). Loving mother of Lorne and Dianne Staples of Meaford, Earl and Jo-Anne Staples of Waterloo, Norm and Ruth Anne Staples of Arthur, Lois and Glenn Shaw of Guelph, Linda Saunders and Doug Parsons of Arthur Township. Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister-in-law Mae Gibson of Stoney Creek, and many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Ella Tweedle, sister Evelyn (John) Weatherston and brother Laverne Tweedle.
A funeral service will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest on Friday, June 5th at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Interment to follow in the Mount Forest Cemetery. Immediately following the interment, everyone is invited to the Mount Forest United Church, 175 Queen Street East, Mount Forest for a luncheon and time of fellowship.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Gladys are asked to consider the Alzheimer Society or Monck Baptist Church. Online condolences and donations may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com
Condolences
To the Staples family
I enjoyed Bob and Gladys so much as clients and looked forward to our April meetings.
Dennis Zinger
So sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest condolences to your family. Gladys was always a great neighbour and friend to our family!
— Murray and Donna Wilson, June 7, 2026My condolences to all the family.
May the Lord comfort you now and always.
Sincerely
Lori Murray
Our condolences to the families on the loss of your loved one.
— Leona & Doug McNabb, June 5, 2026Our sympathy to the family. She was so kind and loving and will be missed. Thinking of all of you and praying for you at this hard time.
— Hugh and Marion Turner, June 4, 2026To the family of Gladys,
My sincerest sympathies on the passing of your Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother. May your memories of her give you comfort and peace. I wish I could be there in person. Please know I keep Gladys in my prayers. Hugs Brenda (nee Saunders)
Heartfelt condolences to your family. Your Mom was always so sweet to me. Hugs.
— Karin & Allen, June 2, 2026Extending my deepest sympathies to all at this difficult time. Cherish those beautiful memories
Kathy Allen
Our condolences to all of the family. Cherish the memories.
— Marion and Ray Parker, June 2, 2026I am so sorry to hear about Gladys passing. Condolences to your family.
— Tammy & Paul Goulding, June 2, 2026Our condolences to all the family on the loss of your kind and loving mother. I know she will be missed, but what an amazing life she has had.
— Rick and Jeanna Leies, June 2, 2026Sending my condolences for the passing of your lovely mother. My God bless you all at this sad time.
— Trina Larter, June 2, 2026Dear Lois Glen and family
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear Mom. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and most certainly our prayers.
Debb Daryll Cameron and family
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
— Heather Eurig, June 1, 2026