Kevin’s Obituary
Gillis, Kevin Joseph ~ Age 66 yrs of Greenwood, Kings Co., passed away October 27, 2020 at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Glace Bay, NS he was a son of Frances (Hallett) Gillis and the late Robert Gillis. He was a member of the Military for 46 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Supply Technician. He worked the last three years with Standard Arrow. He was also the senior Logistics Technician for Atlantic Gliding School in Debert. Kevin enjoyed sports such as hockey, ball and golf. He loved sport fishing and woodworking. Kevin enjoyed listening to fiddle music and was a master comb player. He was a past president of the Air Force Association of Canada, 107 Valley Wing from 2010-2013 and was a member of Kingston Legion Branch No. 98. He is survived by his mother, Frances, Kingston; loving wife, Rose, Greenwood; son, Patrick (Crystal), Barrie, ON, step-sons Jeffrey (Kim), Middleton, Joseph (Katie), Wilmot; sister, Bernice Brancheau, Windsor, ON; brothers, Robert (Esther), Glace Bay, George (Debra), Greenwood, Patrick (Joanne), Wilmot, and Kenneth (Minnie), Comox, BC; three grandchildren and two step grandchildren. Kevin was predeceased by his father, Robert and twin sister, Karen Ross. The family would like to express a special thank you to VON, and all the doctors and nurses for their care. In keeping with Kevin’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Legion Tribute will be held 2:00PM Friday, October 30, 2020 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448 with Chaplain Wade Seymour officiating. Provincial gathering restrictions only allow attendance for maximum of 75 family and friends. In keeping with health and safety protocols, face masks and social distancing must be followed. For those unable to attend in person, a live webcast of the service will be available for viewing on the funeral home website at 1:55PM ADT by selecting the “Live Stream” option at the top of the home page. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. On line guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
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February 14 1954 October 22 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Kevin Joseph Gillis February 14 1954 October 22 2020..
Décès pour la Ville: Middleton, Province: Nova Scotia