Gailya Victoria Symonds Obituary
We bid farewell to Gailya Victoria Symonds (Barrington, Nova Scotia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 12, 2026 at the age of 91. Gailya touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gailya Victoria Symonds to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert Atkinson and Evelyn Atkinson (Freeman); her husband Herbert Symonds; her grandson Justin Kenney; her siblings, Freebert (Leora), Bruce (Rhoda Mae), Paul and Jeanne (Gordon); and her siblings-in-law, Lois, Gerald and Roger.
She is survived by: her siblings, Arlene Shand, Herbert and Roger (Judith); her children, Donna Gail (Forman), Gregory (Yvonne), Anthony (Meredith), Kirk (Dianne), Sybil (Maxie) and Barbara (Stephen); and her grandchildren, Curtis, Del (Heather), Terry (Bobbi Jo), Tamara (Jason), Patrick (Jacqueline), Jamie (Cameron), Randi (Devin), Krista (Russell), Jeremy (Sam), Morgan (Jordan) and Tanner (Emiko). She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Family flowers only, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
