Gwenn Elizabeth Cutler (nee Bancroft)

June 10, 1949 – July 10, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gwenn Elizabeth Cutler on July 10, 2026, at the age of 77. Gwenn was enjoying a lovely evening walk along the Capilano River with her dear friend when she suddenly passed away from a cardiac arrest.

Born on June 10, 1949, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Gwenn lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and deep devotion to her family and friends. Gwenn held many meaningful positions in her career; her keen intelligence and caring nature was best exemplified by her tenure as Executive Director of the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre, as a member of the BC Task Force on Family Violence, and as a director of the BC Parole Board.

Gwenn spent many happy years in Kamloops, living on the golf course with her beloved husband, Gary Cutler and her little dog Sami. Gwenn and Gary had a wonderful circle of friends. Gary passed in 2020 and Gwenn remained in Kamloops until December 2024, when she returned to the Lower Mainland to make her home in West Vancouver, where she enjoyed being closer to family.

Gwenn will be remembered for her gentle nature, caring heart, and the warmth she brought to those around her. Her sense of humor and quick wit was enjoyed by all. Gwenn’s laugh was infectious, and her profound wisdom and loving heart made her a dear friend who left a positive impact on many lives. Gwenn loved to golf, sew, knit and quilt, and she played a mean game of Scrabble. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved her.

Gwenn is lovingly remembered by her brother, Ted Bancroft, and her sisters, Mary Glavind and Anne Kaario. She will be greatly missed by her extended family, friends, and all who knew her.

A celebration of Gwenn's life will be held at a date and in a place to be established. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gwenn's memory may be made to a charity concerned with the health and well-being of women and families.

Please keep Gwenn and her family in your thoughts as we remember and celebrate a life well lived.