Gayanna “G” S. McBride of Newark, DE, age 67, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. G was born on October 31, 1952 in Salt Lake City, UT to the late Marion McBride and Olga (Bader) McBride. G was a Draftsman at Delmarva Power Company for 25 years. She was very artistic, enjoyed painting and hadContinue Reading
Gayanna “G” S. McBride of Newark, DE, age 67, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. G was born on October 31, 1952 in Salt Lake City, UT to the late Marion McBride and Olga (Bader) McBride.
G was a Draftsman at Delmarva Power Company for 25 years. She was very artistic, enjoyed painting and had a great appreciation for architectural design and details. G loved animals, especially her cats and German Shepherd, Abigail. Her favorite flowers were lilacs.
G is survived by her loving husband, Albert S. Walton, Jr. of Newark, DE; beloved German Shepherd, Abigail and beloved cat, Roosevelt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her aunt, Gaynell Kline.
Services for G will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.
Linda W. Reese
left a message on July 23, 2024:
My name is Linda Marie McBride Walker I am Marion McBride grand-daughter. I am the niece of Gayanna, an aunt I never really knew, she was a year younger than me and I know I have another aunt younger than Gayanna. I feel extremely sorry I never got to know these lovely women. It is sad that my grand father did this to our family and we as his grandchildren never got a chance to know these lovely aunts. Life is very cruel, but I want you to know that in the here after I will definitely get to know these ladies and accept them for who they are.
Dian McBride Olsen
left a message on October 17, 2021:
Dear Albert, I am Gayanna's cousin; my dad, Doyle, was a younger brother of Marion. I have looked online a number of times through the years in an attempt to find Olga and Gayanna, but was unable to locate any information until I checked again recently and found your wife's obituary. It made me so sad to have finally found her, but to find that she had passed away. I always wanted her to know that she was still remembered. I was 6 years older than her and wished we had been able to stay in touch. She was such a cute little girl and still very pretty in her picture. Probably the last time I saw her and her mom was when they came to visit me after my first husband had died as a result of a hunting accident and maybe a year after our daughter was born (my first child) and they brought her a homemade Raggedy Ann doll, that she loved so much it was worn out after a few years. When did Olga (we always called her "Sue") pass away? I was very upset when Marion died that Olga and Gayanna were not recognized.
My condolences to you; it sounds like you had some wonderful times together; those memories will become even sweeter with time.
Sincerely, Dian
P.S. Hope you check this website even though it has been a while. I was just thinking how Gayanna and I shared a love of animals; I have always had cats and dogs.
Patti Lester
left a message on April 28, 2020:
I mourn the loss of my dear friend. May her love for art, nature and appreciation for goodness and light be her legacy for all of our remembrances of G. Her compassion, knowledge and unique perspective is sadly missed by her friends and family.
Lisa Sutter
left a message on April 21, 2020:
Rest in peace G. I will remember the happiness you brought to my wonderful uncle Al, who misses your wit, laughter and intellect. I'm glad you left so many happy memories, which will fill the void you left. You made an impact while you were here, G, and our family will make sure you are not forgotten.
Mark Sisk
left a message on April 18, 2020:
Rest well my friend
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Albert Walton
left a message on April 15, 2020:
Gayanna, I will always love you. And I will miss the good times we had together -- our train trip to Pottsville in the 1970's to pick up your new VW Beetle, the time you drove us to Rehoboth Beach in your truck, the fabulous Thanksgiving dinners you cooked for us, our trip to Atlantic City, the dinner on the Moshulu in Philadelphia, our trips to the railroad museum at Strasburg, the time when you went with me to survey the red pepper fields downstate in the 1970's, all the movies we went to see, . . . even just lounging around with you and watching old TV shows or Colbert in front of the television. And most of all, I will miss your mind -- your incredible recall and memory, your terrific knowledge of so many things, and your sharp sense of humor. Your friend, now and forever. -- Albert.
Rebecca and Victor LeCompte
left a message on April 11, 2020:
To our beloved friend G. You are surely missed. May peace be with you. Rebecca and Victor
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Linda W. Reese
left a message on July 23, 2024:
My name is Linda Marie McBride Walker I am Marion McBride grand-daughter. I am the niece of Gayanna, an aunt I never really knew, she was a year younger than me and I know I have another aunt younger than Gayanna. I feel extremely sorry I never got to know these lovely women. It is sad that my grand father did this to our family and we as his grandchildren never got a chance to know these lovely aunts. Life is very cruel, but I want you to know that in the here after I will definitely get to know these ladies and accept them for who they are.
Dian McBride Olsen
left a message on October 17, 2021:
Dear Albert, I am Gayanna's cousin; my dad, Doyle, was a younger brother of Marion. I have looked online a number of times through the years in an attempt to find Olga and Gayanna, but was unable to locate any information until I checked again recently and found your wife's obituary. It made me so sad to have finally found her, but to find that she had passed away. I always wanted her to know that she was still remembered. I was 6 years older than her and wished we had been able to stay in touch. She was such a cute little girl and still very pretty in her picture. Probably the last time I saw her and her mom was when they came to visit me after my first husband had died as a result of a hunting accident and maybe a year after our daughter was born (my first child) and they brought her a homemade Raggedy Ann doll, that she loved so much it was worn out after a few years. When did Olga (we always called her "Sue") pass away? I was very upset when Marion died that Olga and Gayanna were not recognized.
My condolences to you; it sounds like you had some wonderful times together; those memories will become even sweeter with time.
Sincerely, Dian
P.S. Hope you check this website even though it has been a while. I was just thinking how Gayanna and I shared a love of animals; I have always had cats and dogs.
Patti Lester
left a message on April 28, 2020:
I mourn the loss of my dear friend. May her love for art, nature and appreciation for goodness and light be her legacy for all of our remembrances of G. Her compassion, knowledge and unique perspective is sadly missed by her friends and family.
Lisa Sutter
left a message on April 21, 2020:
Rest in peace G. I will remember the happiness you brought to my wonderful uncle Al, who misses your wit, laughter and intellect. I'm glad you left so many happy memories, which will fill the void you left. You made an impact while you were here, G, and our family will make sure you are not forgotten.
Mark Sisk
left a message on April 18, 2020:
Rest well my friend
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Albert Walton
left a message on April 15, 2020:
Gayanna, I will always love you. And I will miss the good times we had together -- our train trip to Pottsville in the 1970's to pick up your new VW Beetle, the time you drove us to Rehoboth Beach in your truck, the fabulous Thanksgiving dinners you cooked for us, our trip to Atlantic City, the dinner on the Moshulu in Philadelphia, our trips to the railroad museum at Strasburg, the time when you went with me to survey the red pepper fields downstate in the 1970's, all the movies we went to see, . . . even just lounging around with you and watching old TV shows or Colbert in front of the television. And most of all, I will miss your mind -- your incredible recall and memory, your terrific knowledge of so many things, and your sharp sense of humor. Your friend, now and forever. -- Albert.
Rebecca and Victor LeCompte
left a message on April 11, 2020:
To our beloved friend G. You are surely missed. May peace be with you. Rebecca and Victor
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.