Arthur John Gillespie, 71
Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia
We regret to announce the passing of Arthur Gillespie, 71 years of age, on Friday, July 12th, 2019, at Northside General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.
Born in Derry, Northern Ireland, on February 13th, 1948, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Gillespie. He was a veteran of the Royal Air Force and had a 30 year career working at Syncrude Canada, in Fort McMurray, Alberta. He retired to Sydney Mines in 2006 where he enjoyed walking, golfing, and visiting with his friends at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 8, of which he was a member.
He is predeceased by his parents, William and Margaret; and his brother, William.
He leaves to mourn his loving partner, Mary Catherine Campbell; his siblings Brian (Liz) and Marion (Brendan); his children Carey, Rachel, Erin and Ryan; his step-children, Danielle and Heather; his grandchildren Lewis, Lucy, Emily G., Sam, Emily L., James, Cayden and Kingsley; several nieces and nephews. He also leaves to grieve family friend, Melanie Higgins and the entire Campbell clan.
Cremation has taken place. His family will receive visitors from 2:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 at J.M. Jobes Funeral Home followed by a prayer service at 4p.m. with Norma Mills DLM. Officiating. A reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Sydney Mines .Memorial donations can be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Patient Care Fund.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Arthur John Gillespie 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Sydney-Mines, Province: Nova Scotia