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William Gwynn Obituary
Gwynn, Dr. William L. age 82, husband of Glenda Gwynn, father of Dacia Gordon; grandfather of Christopher and Jason Norwood; Kieone and Morris Gordon. Dr. Gwynn dedicated 38 years of his life to the chilodren of the Chicago Public Schools serving as: teacher, counselor and supervisor of counselors. He retired as Director, The Office of School Attendance, Bureau of Pupil Personnel Services, Chicago Public Schools. Upon his retirement, he served on the Vestry at St. Edumund's Episcopal Church; contributed to philanthropic organizations and was a popular and respected Mentor and Role Model. Prior to becoming an educator, he was a Captain in the U.S. Army and a Chicago Police Officer. Visitation, Saturday, July 1, 2006, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. at St. Edmund's Episcopal Church, 6105 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL. Contributions in his name to: St. Edmond's Episcopal Church.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Gwynn
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Rose Mary Woodley
July 1, 2006
Glenda,
My sympathy and heartfelt condolences are extended to you.
It was a personal pleasure having known and have had interaction with Bill. He was truly a kind individual and always a gentleman.
Cynthia McLaurin-Geralds
July 1, 2006
Mr. Gwynn was my eighth grade math teacher. His wisdom and knowledge was very helpful to me while I was at Parkman. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
May God bless you during your time of berevement.
Barbara Saddler
June 29, 2006
To Glenda, You have my condolence
and sincere wish for peace in your
heart. You did your best to comfort
Bill, Sincerely, Barbara Saddler
Dawn's Mother-in-law.
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WILLIAM A GEORGE
June 29, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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