Gerald Vernon Gillies
1930-2019
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald
Vernon Gillies of Lower Lincoln, NB, husband of Josephine Lorraine
(Barrett) Gillies, on March 13, 2019 at the Oromocto Special Care
Home. Born on July 25, 1930 in Fredericton, NB, Gerald was the son of
the late Clarence and Hilda Gillies of Lower Lincoln.
In addition to his wife, Josephine, Gerald is survived by his
three children, Roger Gillies (Dianna) of Lakeville Corner, Cynthia
Naish (Jack) of Lincoln, Peter Gilles of Waasis; five grandchildren,
Jeff Gillies (Gillian) of Oromocto, Curtis Gillies (Kelsey Merrett) of
Victoria, BC, Sarah Carr (Ryan) of Geary, Ryan Naish (Caitlyn) of
Oromocto, Fallon Gillies of Halifax; as well as eight great
grandchildren. Gerald is also survived by his sister, Audrey Simpson
of Thornhill, ON; sister-in-law, Cecelia Bowden of Grand Manan;
several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Gerald was
predeceased by his parents and an infant son, Andrew Gillies;
brothers, Eugene Gillies of Grand Manan and Rayworth Gillies (Ruth) of
Fort Myers, Florida.
Gerald was always busy doing something, whether it was raking
or mowing a lawn or weeding and hoeing in the garden. He loved to
work. He always fondly remembered and spoke often of going to his
uncle’s farm in the Belisle and helping with the haying and tending to
the cows. His real passion was « the woodlot »!. He enjoyed
nothing more than getting out there with his chainsaw! Gerald loved to
dance and he and Jo would take every opportunity to show off their
moves! He also looked forward to his annual hunting trips to The
Dungarvon and Maple Grove. Gerald spent a wonderful long retirement
after many years employed by NB Power at Mactaquac Dam.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to the staff of
Oromocto Special Care Home for the wonderful kindness and attention
they gave to Gerald during his last few months and days. Not to forget
the compassion shown from the Palliative Care nurses. We will never
forget!
In keeping with Gerald’s wishes there will be no visitation
or funeral. Interment will take place at a later date in the Lower
Lincoln Cemetery. For those who may want to make a memorial
contribution in Gerald’s memory donations to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
www.oromoctofh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gerald Vernon Gillies 19302019..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick