Gail Margaret Poechman (nee Welstead), most recently residing at the Village Retirement Home in Hanover, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Markdale Hospital after suffering a severe stroke. She was 84 years old.
 

Gail is predeceased by her parents Ruth and John Welstead of Thornbury, and her eldest son Don Poechman. Survived by sons Dave Poechman of Stayner, Dean (Nazeema) Poechman of Kitchener, daughters Denise (Doug) Caughy of Hanover, and Deanna (Brett Haller) Poechman of Paris.She is sister to Jean Bowser, Jacquie (Murray) Loucks, and Ron Welstead, all from Meaford. Also big sister to Norm Welstead of Mississauga. Grandmother to Kerstin, Logan, Carina, Ryan, Aden, Alex, Addison and Ayron.
 

Gail was a school teacher in the Blue Mountains. After her marriage to Alfred Poechman, she taught in Walkerton. Once her first child was born, she did not return to teaching, but volunteered at Holy Family School in Hanover. Gail was a proud member of the Southline Women’s Institute for many years, and also a member of the Grey Bruce Singers. She loved the outdoors, music and living in the country. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, and loved chin-wagging with her friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024 between 5-8pm at Mighton Funeral Home in Hanover. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:30am at Holy Family Church in Hanover. Burial to follow at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.