Gloe Elizabeth Cormie


Prayer from the Heart

Simplicity, faith & wonder, the Suchness of this—
Birth & its mystery. Death & its mystery—
Spacious mandalas of God Of wisdom; of love.
Let these move through all beings in beauty & truth.
~Gloe Cormie

Gloe passed on July 14, 2015.

Born in Winnipeg, she was a graduate of the University of Manitoba. Gloe was a writer, poet, artist and educator. Her lifelong practise of poetry, writing and the visual arts leaves a legacy that will be forever cherished and loved. Her book of poetry titled, Sea Salt, Red Oven Mitts and the Blues, was a finalist for several awards. Her work is represented in many journals and anthologies in Canada and the USA. She has read her work in a number of cities, including Vancouver, Toronto, Chicago, New York and Seoul.

Gloe completed a manuscript of ghazal poems, titled, Whirling Dervish Footwork. Her poem, Direction Ghazal, was chosen as a winner for Winnipeg’s Poetry in Motion in 2008. Her most recent project was a memoir that includes poems and visual art. Its working title is The Dog God Journey, working through a life-threatening situation. In addition to poetry she has published fiction and non-fiction, participated in art shows and performed as a story teller. Gloe was active in the Manitoba writing community, serving on the board of the Manitoba Writers’ Guild for a number of years.

Gloe devoted time to painting with watercolours and pastels. Gloe enjoyed reading, music and going to the opera with Jon. She loved the outdoors and spent much time walking with her friends and driving and exploring the countryside, especially Gimli, with her partner Jon. Gloe and Jon spent many hours searching for deer, rabbits and foxes in Assiniboine Park. She loved flowers. Planting and tending to the flower bed was one of her favorite activities.

Gloe loved to travel. In addition to exploring much of Canada and the USA, she visited numerous countries across Europe as well as travelling to Africa and Asia. She loved her cats and will be missed by Sparkles and Sami, who gave her such strength. Gloe will be deeply missed by Jon, her partner of 34 years, her sister, Suzanne, and other relatives and friends. Gloe was a beautiful life force. She had a kind heart and a generous spirit. We love her. She will always be in our hearts.

Prayers will be held on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Mosaic Funeral Chapel, 1839 Inkster Blvd., Winnipeg, MB . Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Avenue Winnipeg, MB. Burial will be at Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic cemetery in St Norbert following the mass. A reception will follow in the Holy Rosary Church hall, 510 River Ave. Winnipeg, MB

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