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Dennis George Gilhooly
We are sad to announce the death of Dennis George Gilhooly, who died peacefully at St. Joseph’s
Hospital on Wednesday, 27th September.
Dennis was a strong and loving man who from an early age developed a love of nature and a genuine respect
for the wildlife that lived in its forests and waters.
Dennis was born on December, 1953 to Desmond and Sally Gilhooly. He and his sister, Donna Marie,
grew up in the heart of Westfort in their small family home on Mountdale Ave. They were always proud
of their roots. As a young man he began a 43-year career with the local Ministry of Natural Resources. In
the last 22 years of his employment with the MNR he was an Air Attack Officer/Tactical Flight Officer,
training other Tactical Flight Officers across Northwestern Ontario. In this role he displayed leadership
qualities that earned him the deep admiration of all who learned from him. In turn, he had great respect
and admiration for his colleagues and the work they carried out, often in dangerous conditions.
Dennis and Debra Woods lived in their home on Mary Street for over 15 yrs. Here they shared their life
with family and friends, often enjoying the amazing meals Dennis created from his hunting and fishing
expeditions.
He was pre-deceased by his parents, all their family contemporaries and his dog Parker.
He is survived by his forever love Debra Woods, her daughter Amber (Chris) and their son Carter, as well
as in-laws Kent and Rachel Johnson of Terrace Bay. He is also lovingly remembered by his sister Donna
Gilhooly (Peter Raffo), his nephew Leigh Crocker (Suzy) and his great-nephew and niece Adam and
Emma Crocker.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at both the Regional Hospital and St Joseph’s for their
good care.
A celebration of Dennis’s life will take place on Saturday, November 18, from 2 to 4 pm at the Westfort
Prosvita on Gore Street. We look forward to celebrating his memory with family, friends and colleagues.
Cremation has taken place. If desired, a donation may be made to the Lakehead Region Conservation
Authority or the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpler Times Cremation Centre, 575 Central Avenue, Thunder Bay.
Wednesday September 27th 2023
Décès pour la Ville:Thunder Bay, Province: Ontario
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