Gwendolyn L. McManus Wysocki (Grandma Mac) entered into the presence of the Lord on November 16, 2013 at the age of 92. She was surrounded by loving family and comforted by the tender care of her nurses and aides at The Pavilions in Traverse City.

Those who remain behind grieving her loss but celebrating her life are: devoted husband Joseph L. Wysocki; son Jeffrey J. McManus and wife Sydney, daughter in law Lois J. McManus, step-son Joseph L Wysocki, Jr., step-daughter Jenny Reece and husband Scott; grandchildren Sara L. Erickson and husband Scott, Brian H. McManus and wife Erica, Declan W. McManus and Alexandra McManus; step grandchildren Tiarah Reece, Essence Reece and Rilly Reece; great grandchildren Simon J. McManus, Charliese R. Erickson, Bianca M. McManus, Baker S. Erickson and Fisher J. McManus.

Gwen was preceded in death by her parents Raymond H. and Charlotte Everett Brown, her husband Hugh D. McManus, son Dr. Charles H. McManus and brother Charlie Brown.

Gwen was born in Grayling, MI on January 26, 1921 and soon after moved to Traverse City. She graduated from Traverse City High School in 1939 and enjoyed a long career at Michigan Bell Telephone Company. Gwen (Grandma Mac) cherished her time with family and friends. She was an original member of the Child Study Club in Traverse City. Some of her favorite times were spent traveling with family and dear friends Marion and Earle Steele, playing bridge and golfing. Although she preferred the sun and warmth, she happily accompanied husband Joe hunting and fishing. Gwen also enjoyed cooking including her favorite recipe "cry baby cookies."

The life of Gwen, the happy whistler, will be celebrated at a funeral mass at 2:00 pm on Wednesday November 20th at St. Francis Church in Traverse City, preceded at 1:00 pm by a visitation at the church and followed by a dessert buffet. Donations in lieu of flowers, please direct to the Dogwood Wing at the Grand Traverse Pavilions or to the Cherryland Humane Society.