Georgina "Gail" Monk, of RR#1 Elmwood, passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with cancer at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was 77.

Born in Hanover on April 20, 1946 to the late Clifford and Jennie (nee Mazur) Ruhl. Many will know Gail from her years spent working at M&M Meats. She loved spending time on the farm raising her boys alongside her husband Everek. She instilled many values in her boys. Always active in her community, she volunteered her time with Kinettes, Parkinson’s Group as well as a devoted member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Elmwood.

Beloved mother of Steven (Janet) Monk of Shelburne and Glenn (Kim) Monk of Marl Lake. Honorary grandmother and great grandmother. Fondly remembered by her siblings Brenda (Bruce) Kaufman of Hanover, Vincent Ruhl of Alma as well as by her in laws, Becky Monk of Hurkett, Doris (Larry) Milligan of Allan Park, Susan McDermott of Milton and Kathleen (Doug) Monk of Exeter as well as many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her beloved husband Everek, sister in law Kelley Ruhl and brothers in law Murray Monk and Rob McDermott.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Elmwood on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 10-11:15 am where a Funeral Service will take place at 11:30 am. Rev. Catharine House officiating. Private family interment in Hanover Cemetery.

For those unable to attend the funeral service, it will be recorded, and available for viewing in the days following the service directly on the obituary page on our website, and through the Mighton Funeral Home YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@MightonFuneralHomeLtd

Memorial donations to the Parkinson Society, Saugeen Hospice or charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

VIDEO: Funeral Service Recording

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