Germaine Gaukin's Obituary
Germaine Gaukin, age 92, of Strongsville, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Born February 14, 1931, in Cleveland, daughter of the late George W. and Olive Mae (nee Parks) Adams.
Devoted wife of 69 years to the late Richard P. Gaukin; cherished mother of Christine (Herb) Craig, Rich (Lynn) Gaukin, Janice (Bob) Salmi, and David (Lynne) Gaukin; beloved grandmother of Brianne (Marty) Hoehler, Erin (John) Thompson, Ryan Salmi, Richie Gaukin (Chelsea Waschek-Gaukin), and Jennifer (Megan) Snow; loving great-grandmother of Miles, Lily, Elliot, Rose, Ruari, Hailey, and Maisie.
A private graveside service and entombment will take place in the Westwood Abbey Mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cleveland Animal Protective League, https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/GeneralDon?code=Donate%20Now%20Drop%20Down
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