GLADYS ISABELLE COCKS
Posted: February 7th, 2026
GLADYS ISABELLE COCKS June 14th, 1927 February 3rd, 2026 Gladys Isabelle Cocks passed peacefully into eternity on February 3, 2026, the last of her generation. Born on June 14, 1927, in Riverhurst, Saskatchewan to William (Bill) and Charlotte (nee Hamilton) Cocks. She was 98 years, 7 months and 20 days old, expressing the desire at her 98th birthday to live to at least 100. While her older brothers were fighting in Europe during WWII, Gladys was finishing high school at Luther College in Regina. In 1945, she went to the University of Alberta in Edmonton and 3 years later, graduated with her B.A. Gladys had a long and honourable career in the civil service (including the Privy Council), in Ottawa, where she lived most of her adult life. Gladys was an accomplished pianist and enjoyed playing the piano right to the end of her life. She had a great affection for cats of all sizes, genders and colours. While living in Ottawa she was a Rough Riders (later the RedBlacks) season ticket holder and enjoyed attending concerts at the National Arts Centre.
Gladys was predeceased by her parents, her 4 brothers and their wives: Bob (Nell), Frank (Olive), Jack (Marjorie) and George (Margie) and 1 nephew, Allan. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and their respective families: Jim (Pat), Don (Kim); Sharon (Bill) Mason; Jane (Larry) Kilthei, Nancy; Bill, Ed (Deb) and Janet (Peter) Tertzakian.
The family thanks Colette Wagner for her many years of service, love and friendship; and the staff of Leisure Way Continuing Care Facility, where Gladys has resided for 20 years. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Gladys’s memory may do so through the Canada Helps Website; Canadians Reaching Out to the World’s Children is the registered charity and MHART (Medicine Hat and Area Refugee Team) is the suggested project; or the charity of their choice. Condolences may be made at www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by
Grace Memorial Affordable
Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5
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403-905-0440