Gwendolyn M. Snyder

DOVER – Gwendolyn Mari Snyder, 67, entered into rest at 2:05 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2018 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy.  She was the loving wife of Chilton E. "Gene" Snyder.  The couple celebrated 48 years of marriage on January 24, 2018.

Born October 26, 1950 in York, Gwen was a daughter of the late George M. and Leona M. (Loney) Thomas.

She graduated from York Catholic High School in 1968.

Gwen had been employed by York Casket Company, Pfaltzgraff in Thomasville and J-Haven Day Care in Shiloh.

She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in York.

Gwen enjoyed flower gardening and was a talented self-made artist.  She especially loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband, Gwen is survived by two daughters, Tracey M. Houtz and husband, Brad of Boiling Springs and Trisha M. Enrique and husband, Anton of East Berlin; a son, Travis E. Snyder and wife, Ann of Manchester; nine grandchildren, Brooke Harvey(Kyle), Ashleigh Weaver, Colton and Carson Heiland, Kadin, Kohen, Connor and Keaton Enrique and Aria Snyder; a great grandson, Walker Harvey; a sister, Collette Daryman of York; a brother, George M. Thomas of Florida; several nieces and nephews; and her mother-in-law and best friend, Donna J. Snyder of Dover.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Gwendolyn's funeral at 2 p.m. and the viewing from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Emig Funeral Home, 47 N. Queen St., Dover.  Burial will follow in Suburban Memorial Gardens, Dover.  Officiating will be her pastor, Father Daniel Richards.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.