Peacefully passed away at Bradford Valley Care Community on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Gwen Van Eck (nee Hill) of Bradford at 84 years of age. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Van Eck. Loving mother of Dorothy (late Richard) Curry, Peter Van Eck (Rebecca Greene), Connie Van Eck and Ernie (Jessica) Van Eck. Proud grandma of Heather (Jason), Grant, Bill (Sherry); Samuel; and Braydon. Cherished great grandma of Ethan, Hailey, Emma, Jaiden and Madison. Dear sister of Joan (Vic) Tovey and Fran Hodgson. Gwen will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Friends may call at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford (1-800-209-4803) for visitation on Wednesday September 9, 2015 from 1 p.m. until the time of a funeral service held in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. In Gwen�s memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.