Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington in her 71st year. Gail MacCarthy, beloved wife of John MacCarthy and dear mother of Anne (David) Franks, Elizabeth Trotter, Sean (Julie) and Kevin. Gail will be sadly missed by her grandchildren John, Daniel, David, Alexiss, Chelsea, Samantha, Ryan, Liam and Conor, as well as many family and friends. Cremation has taken place. If desired, as an expression of sympathy, donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. (Arrangements entrusted to SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, BURLINGTON 905-632-3333).