GLOUCESTER — Gabriele M. Vawter, 86, of Roseville, Minn. and Gloucester, passed on Friday, April 16, 2010 after a short illness, surrounded by family and friends.

Her wisdom, courage and zest for life transformed all who knew her.

Born in Berlin, Germany to Franz and Frieda Meyer, she was preceded in death by her husband Gordon F. Vawter and brother, Peter Meyer of Chicago. She is survived by her twin brother, Franz Meyer and his spouse Haruko Meyer of Syracuse, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Virginia Storr and her spouse Richard Storr of Toronto, Canada; daughter, Dorothy (Dorle) Vawter and her spouse David Dudycha of St. Paul, Minn.; son, William (Art) Vawter and his spouse Jude Urwin of Takilma, Ore.; and son, Thomas Vawter and his spouse Anne Hadley of Needham; grandchildren, Devon, Michela, Catherine and Joss Vawter; nieces, Elizabeth Cohen and Annie V. Storr and nephews, Robert Storr, Stephan Meyer, Andreas Meyer, John Robb and Gaylord Robb.

ARRANGEMENTS: Family will celebrate her life this summer in Massachusetts. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Gabriele's memory to Essex County Greenbelt, North Shore Friends Meeting, or a charitable organization of your choice.